Senior Technical Program Manager, Chassis Structures
zoox
Foster City, United States
October 31, 2025
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Foster City, CA
Vehicle Development – Vehicle Systems Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
Zoox is looking for a Technical Program Manager to join our Vehicle Systems Engineering Chassis team. In this role, you will be the point person between design and manufacturing, helping to identify manufacturing problems as they arise, develop solutions with design engineers, and launch improvements to the line with our manufacturing partners. Key responsibilities include hands-on analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, creating and reviewing technical documentation, and support of manufacturing and service as your systems are deployed across Zoox’s autonomous fleet as well as guiding the program development of chassis design components such as subframe, suspension, wheels, and tires.
Responsibilities
- Maintain BOMs, documenting and approving build processes, and supporting quality and cost engineering throughout the supply chain of your assemblies
- Develop schedules and work with suppliers, engineers, quality, procurement, and other cross functional teams to drive open issues to closure and ensure projects deliver on time
- Identify and communicate program progress, challenges, and risks while proactively developing and continually updating mitigation plans with engineering
- Identify, root cause, track build/design issues which impact the vehicle production launch/production process, ultimately driving to long term solution
- Influence system designs to improve manufacturability and strengthen operations by participating in design reviews, DFMEA, validation programs, and manufacturing mock-builds
Qualifications
- B.S. in mechanical engineering equivalent or higher
- 5+ years experience in automotive design/manufacturing/assembly engineering and/or project management
- Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 CAD software, EBOM/MBOM management, and project management tools (i.e. issue tracking, Gantt charts, ERP, PLM, ALM)
- Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 8D, Fishbone analysis, etc
- Strong communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, management
- Familiarity with hardware/firmware product development and manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated delivery of components with external design suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience at automotive OEM
- New Product Introduction experience
- Vehicle CAN/Firmware experience
- Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience
$186,000 - $223,000 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 candidate's 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. 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 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.
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.