Technical Program Management Intern, Manufacturing Operational Excellence

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6500 - 7500

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer more sustainable and accessible to everyone. At Zoox innovation collaboration and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do.

Zooxs internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology mentorship from some of the industrys brightest minds and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance engagement beyond the classroom intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in Zooxs mission.

This internship sits within the Manufacturing Operations Program Management team and focuses on Technical Program Management across manufacturing operations. You will work cross-functionally to improve processes analyze data and support operational excellence initiatives.

In this Role You Will:

Partner with cross-functional teams (GA Manufacturing Execution Quality Logistics Business Applications and others) to create and optimize business processes.

Identify process inefficiencies across MOPS and drive actions toward resolution.

Develop data-driven tools dashboards and workflows to streamline operations and generate insights.

Clean analyze and interpret operational data to support business cases for efficiency improvements.

Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and effective execution.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) change management including stakeholder coordination and communication planning.

Perform gap analysis by mapping current-state vs. future-state processes.

Observe production processes to identify variability and recommend standardization opportunities.

Coordinate workshops and training sessions to roll out new processes and best practices.

Program Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.S. M.S. or other advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
Plan to return to school after completing the internship.
Maintain good academic standing.
Available to commit to a 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2026.
At least one prior industry internship co-op or relevant project experience.
Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area California for the duration of the internship.
Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses publications or share it outside of Zoox.

Qualifications

Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex processes and identify inefficiencies.
Familiarity with basic project management tools and frameworks (e.g. Gantt charts RACI Kanban).
Ability to communicate clearly with both frontline operators and senior leadership.
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets including data hygiene and basic trend analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

Exposure to SAP ERP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Background or coursework in manufacturing supply chain or logistics.
Experience with SQL Smartsheet Databricks or Looker.
Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma concepts.

Compensation:

The monthly salary range for this position is $6500 to $7500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).

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:

Intern