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.