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Manager/Director, Production & Manufacturing Lead
Autonomous Vehicle
Navigation 160-195k benefits
Company in Houston, TX
Description
- Oversee and optimize retrofitting
and manufacturing processes for autonomous vehicles.
- Define, implement, and manage
end-to-end manufacturing workflows to ensure efficiency, quality, and
scalability.
- Develop and optimize workflows,
work instructions, and quality standards.
- Manage production schedules,
resource allocation, and team coordination.
- Collaborate with engineering,
supply chain, and operations teams for continuous improvement.
- Oversee vendor and supplier
coordination for materials, tools, and equipment.
- Establish process control
mechanisms and KPIs to track production efficiency and quality.
- Lead troubleshooting and
problem-solving initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to safety,
regulatory, and compliance standards.
- Provide technical leadership in
vehicle modification, assembly, and validation.
- Support new product introduction
with scalable manufacturing strategies.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Mechanical
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive
Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in vehicle
retrofitting, prototype development, production, or manufacturing within
the automotive, commercial vehicles, or mobility industry.
- Strong understanding of
retrofitting processes, vehicle assembly, quality control, and lean
manufacturing principles.
- Experience in designing and
optimizing production workflows.
- Proven ability to manage
production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Hands-on experience in supplier
and vendor management and IQC process.
- Good understanding of PFMEA and
problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in manufacturing
software/tools such as ERP/MES systems.
- Ability to create training plans
and lead technician training.
- Excellent leadership,
communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Benefits
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on building
autonomous vehicles that transform transportation.
- Be part of a seasoned team with a
start-up spirit and long-established experience.
- Contribute to world-first
innovations in the field.
Salary : $160 - $195