Zoox is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Integration — a full-time, based in Hayward, CA role. Apply directly on Zoox's careers page below.

Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Integration

Team: Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Hayward, CA

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Salary:

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 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.

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 (CapEx) 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.

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).

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

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

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.

Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Integration

Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Integration

In this role, you will:

Qualifications:

Bonus Qualifcations

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