Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.
Zoox is looking for a Technical Program Manager to join our Vehicle Systems Engineering Chassis team. In this role, you will be the point person between design and manufacturing, helping to identify manufacturing problems as they arise, develop solutions with design engineers, and launch improvements to the line with our manufacturing partners. Key responsibilities include hands-on analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, creating and reviewing technical documentation, and support of manufacturing and service as your systems are deployed across Zoox’s autonomous fleet as well as guiding the program development of chassis design components such as subframe, suspension, wheels, and tires.
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $116,000 to $189,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Responsibilities
Maintain BOMs, documenting and approving build processes, and supporting quality and cost engineering throughout the supply chain of your assembliesDevelop schedules and work with suppliers, engineers, quality, procurement, and other cross functional teams to drive open issues to closure and ensure projects deliver on timeIdentify and communicate program progress, challenges, and risks while proactively developing and continually updating mitigation plans with engineeringIdentify, root cause, track build/design issues which impact the vehicle production launch/production process, ultimately driving to long term solutionInfluence system designs to improve manufacturability and strengthen operations by participating in design reviews, DFMEA, validation programs, and manufacturing mock-buildsQualifications
B.S. in mechanical engineering equivalent or higher5+ years experience in automotive design/manufacturing/assembly engineering and/or project managementProficiency with CATIA V5/V6 CAD software, EBOM/MBOM management, and project management tools (i.e. issue tracking, Gantt charts, ERP, PLM, ALM)Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 8D, Fishbone analysis, etcStrong communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, managementFamiliarity with hardware/firmware product development and manufacturing processesDemonstrated delivery of components with external design suppliers and contract manufacturersStrong track record in managing complex cross-functional projectsBonus Qualifications
Experience at automotive OEMNew Product Introduction experienceVehicle CAN/Firmware experiencePolarion, Jira, and Confluence experience