Manager, Industrial Engineering
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Job Location:
Hayward, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Zoox is seeking an experienced Manager Industrial Engineering to lead the design and execution of logistics and material flow strategies across our manufacturing and distribution operations. The ideal candidate brings expertise in warehouse design automotive logistics and product launch readiness with a focus on driving efficiency optimizing material movement and enabling scalable operations within our growing footprint. Youll join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation continuous improvement and building a safer and more sustainable urban future.
In this role you will:
- Lead and develop a team of industrial engineers focused on efficient warehouse and manufacturing operations. Oversee lineside layouts equipment planning and material flow considerations.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams during new product launches to ensure smooth coordination of logistics operations. Serve as a liaison to align communication timelines and operational requirements.
- Identify and drive process improvements that reduce cost and increase efficiency. Lead initiatives involving lean practices automation and technology adoption.
- Analyze material flow to uncover bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Implement strategies that reduce lead times improve throughput and optimize inventory levels.
- Define and maintain KPIs to measure logistics performance and effectiveness. Track progress and provide visibility to leadership.
- Translate company goals into operational objectives for the team. Promote productivity collaboration and integration within the broader organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Logistics Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in logistics or industrial engineering within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Automotive or production launch experience is preferred.
- Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams. Able to coach delegate and drive accountability.
- Strong expertise in warehouse design material flow optimization and new product introduction environments. Experience supporting layout planning and operational readiness.
- Proficiency with industrial engineering tools and methods including lean principles time studies material and process mapping and simulation. CAD skills preferably AutoCAD required.
- Strong analytical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Able to influence stakeholders and deliver measurable operational improvements.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience supporting automotive or high-tech manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with distribution center operations and fulfillment models
- Exposure to automation warehouse technology or advanced material handling systems
- Experience implementing lean systems in scaling organizations
- Simulation or advanced modeling capabilities
$178000 - $223000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
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. Were 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 emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Go
- Management Experience
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Mechanical Engineering
- Team Management
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Distributed Systems
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
