Manager/Director, Production & Manufacturing Lead
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
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Manager/Director, Production & Manufacturing Lead
Autonomous Vehicle Navigation 160-195k + benefits
Company in Houston, TX
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Requirements
Qualifications
Benefits
Benefits
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.