Manager/Director, Production & Manufacturing Lead

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.