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Zoox builds autonomous vehicles from the ground up, and its Manufacturing teams work on the production systems, tooling, and processes that bring that hardware to life. Zoox has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent across major work visa categories for Manufacturing roles.
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The Operations Program Manager (OPM) role at Zoox will develop processes in Manufacturing Operations, and be responsible for complex hardware assemblies, and ensure product performance and scalability to meet the Demand Plan at Zoox. This role sits within the Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations Team at Zoox. The role will manage the overall production readiness, including metrics and daily reporting, alignment of production schedule to demand, overall material readiness and coordination between different production stages, through Testing and validation, and manufacturing at scale.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the program for scaling the hardware products. Oversee operations, planning, and execution of production.
- This role will combine both tactical and strategic planning to ensure lines stability.
- Report on daily, weekly, and monthly in both cross functional meetings and written update on metrics required to scale the product including triaging issues as they occur.
- Leverage Zoox knowledge across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure line stability and meet the demand plan.
- Monitor weakness in supply chain such as Memory component, component availability, manufacturing readiness, release dates / cut-overs and capacity planning.
- Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, test engineering, procurement, and supplier quality teams to support ramp readiness.
- Communicate overall engagement, project status, and risk clearly to management, calling out key issues. Develop options as needed for resolution with the cross-functional teams.
- Support engineering and supply chain teams, by ensuring testing equipment milestones and first article approvals are included in the production plan.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of combined relevant experience in the following domains: hardware manufacturing and supply chain management
- Working knowledge of in an ERP systems and PLM Systems
- Experience with manufacturing process engineering, or product development environments
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, communicating with stakeholders, setting expectations, problem-solving, and prioritizing
- Knowledge of and experience using various program management methodologies, practices, and tools to lead cross-functional projects to deliver high-impact strategic initiatives
- Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope and size
- Exceptional communication skills: demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, and impress effectively at various levels and to lead without formal authority
- Ability to travel up to 10%
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Operations Program Manager (OPM) role at Zoox will develop processes in Manufacturing Operations, and be responsible for complex hardware assemblies, and ensure product performance and scalability to meet the Demand Plan at Zoox. This role sits within the Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations Team at Zoox. The role will manage the overall production readiness, including metrics and daily reporting, alignment of production schedule to demand, overall material readiness and coordination between different production stages, through Testing and validation, and manufacturing at scale.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the program for scaling the hardware products. Oversee operations, planning, and execution of production.
- This role will combine both tactical and strategic planning to ensure lines stability.
- Report on daily, weekly, and monthly in both cross functional meetings and written update on metrics required to scale the product including triaging issues as they occur.
- Leverage Zoox knowledge across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure line stability and meet the demand plan.
- Monitor weakness in supply chain such as Memory component, component availability, manufacturing readiness, release dates / cut-overs and capacity planning.
- Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, test engineering, procurement, and supplier quality teams to support ramp readiness.
- Communicate overall engagement, project status, and risk clearly to management, calling out key issues. Develop options as needed for resolution with the cross-functional teams.
- Support engineering and supply chain teams, by ensuring testing equipment milestones and first article approvals are included in the production plan.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of combined relevant experience in the following domains: hardware manufacturing and supply chain management
- Working knowledge of in an ERP systems and PLM Systems
- Experience with manufacturing process engineering, or product development environments
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, communicating with stakeholders, setting expectations, problem-solving, and prioritizing
- Knowledge of and experience using various program management methodologies, practices, and tools to lead cross-functional projects to deliver high-impact strategic initiatives
- Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope and size
- Exceptional communication skills: demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, and impress effectively at various levels and to lead without formal authority
- Ability to travel up to 10%
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.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Zoox's Manufacturing roles often require a degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Make sure your credentials clearly map to the specific role title you're targeting, since USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on a position-by-position basis.
Target roles tied to hardware development
Zoox's manufacturing function is deeply integrated with its vehicle development pipeline, so roles in production engineering, tooling, and NPI are more likely to have established sponsorship pathways than general assembly or logistics positions.
Clarify your visa category before the offer stage
Zoox sponsors multiple visa types including H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT. Knowing which category fits your nationality and status before negotiations start lets you have a sharper conversation with the recruiting team and avoids delays after an offer is extended.
Time your OPT application to cover onboarding
If you're on F-1 status, file your OPT EAD application with USCIS at least 90 days before your program end date. Manufacturing start dates at hardware companies like Zoox can be rigid, and a gap in work authorization will push your start date back.
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Does Zoox sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing roles?
Yes, Zoox sponsors H-1B visas for Manufacturing positions. The company has a consistent history of filing H-1B petitions for engineering-heavy roles in its manufacturing function. To qualify, your role must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, which generally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
How do I apply for Manufacturing jobs at Zoox?
You can search and apply for Zoox Manufacturing roles directly through Migrate Mate, which surfaces open positions filtered by visa sponsorship type so you can focus on roles that match your work authorization. From there, applications route to Zoox's recruiting team. Roles in production engineering and NPI tend to move quickly, so applying as early as a listing goes live is practical.
Which visa types does Zoox commonly sponsor for Manufacturing roles?
Zoox sponsors a broad range of visa categories for Manufacturing, including H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and employment-based Green Cards through EB-2 and EB-3 classifications. The right category depends on your nationality, current status, and role level. Australian citizens, for example, may be eligible for the E-3, which has no lottery and faster processing than the H-1B.
What qualifications does Zoox typically expect for Manufacturing roles?
Zoox's Manufacturing team focuses on autonomous vehicle hardware, so roles generally require a degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Hands-on experience with production processes, tolerance analysis, or NPI is common in job descriptions. For senior roles, prior experience in automotive or robotics manufacturing is frequently referenced. Your degree field needs to align specifically with the role to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation criteria.
How do I plan my timeline if Zoox extends a Manufacturing offer with visa sponsorship?
Timeline depends on your visa category. For H-1B, the annual cap means you can only start on October 1 if you're cap-subject, requiring a lottery registration in March. E-3 and TN petitions can be filed year-round with faster turnaround. F-1 OPT requires USCIS EAD approval before your start date. Build at least 30 to 90 days of buffer after an offer to allow for Department of Labor LCA certification and USCIS processing.
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