Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Integration

As Zoox scales its autonomous vehicle programs, we are expanding and upgrading our manufacturing capabilities. In this high-visibility role, you will be the strategic TPM driving complex manufacturing infrastructure and capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects from initial concept through final commissioning. You will serve as the critical bridge connecting Zoox's internal cross‑functional engineering teams with external architectural, construction, and equipment partners, ensuring our capital investments translate into world‑class production environments.

• Manufacturing Project Lifecycle Management:
  Drive the planning, detailed engineering design, and execution for complex manufacturing facility upgrades and line implementation.
• External Partner Interface:
  Act as the primary technical liaison, managing relationships, schedules, and deliverables with external Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firms, general contractors, and equipment integrators.
• Cross‑Functional Integration:
  Orchestrate tight alignment across Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing NPI, Facilities, and Supply Chain to ensure facility infrastructure and layouts perfectly support product architecture and material flow.
• Cap Ex & Risk Mitigation:
  Own integrated program schedules spanning facility preparation through tool and equipment installation. Track heavy capital expenditure budgets and proactively resolve critical path risks to ensure seamless operational readiness.

• BS/MS in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of TPM or operations experience, with a proven track record leading large‑scale industrial Cap Ex projects or facility build‑outs from concept to commissioning.
• Deep technical expertise in manufacturing integration, facility layouts, industrial automation, and equipment installation.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with external vendors and drive consensus among cross‑functional technical teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex technical and financial data into actionable leadership updates.

• Experience collaborating directly with Product Development or Design Engineering teams to influence Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and ensure smooth new product introductions (NPI).
• Experience scaling manufacturing environments in the Automotive, EV, Aerospace, or Advanced Robotics industries.
• Proficiency with factory design tools (AutoCAD, Navisworks) and advanced program management software (Smartsheet, MS Project).

$163,000 - $223,000 a year

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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.