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Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Integration

Zoox

Job Location:

Hayward, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 163000 - 223000

Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

In this role you will:

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.
CapEx & 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.

Qualifications:

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 CapEx 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.

Bonus Qualifcations

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).

$163000 - $223000 a year

Base Salary Range

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 candidates 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. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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About Company

Zoox

We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.

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