Manufacturing Program Manager
Tempe, Arizona, United States. Novi, Michigan, United States Full-Time Operations 4843
Manufacturing Program Manager
- 4843
- On Site
- Tempe, Arizona
- Novi, Michigan
- Operations
- Full-Time
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Waymo's supply chain and manufacturing teams are making the cars of the future a reality. We handle all production processes and supplier strategies: from contracts and assembly, to designs for improved manufacturing, through quality control and delivery. We collaborate actively with Waymo engineering teams as well as external suppliers and partners to make sure everything is built to spec and delivered on time to meet the rising demands of our business.
We’re looking for a strategic manufacturing program manager to drive our long-term manufacturing and vehicle integration roadmap. Sitting at the crucial junction of Engineering, Supply Chain, and external partners, you will pressure-test experimental concepts, balance capacity, build playbooks for contract manufacturing, and present key initiatives directly to executive stakeholders. Join us to move next-generation vehicle integration from experimental fleets to global production.
This role is an on-site position and will report to the Head of Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering.
You will:
- Drive the long-term manufacturing strategy, leading investigative workstreams to evaluate future production models and partnership frameworks.
- Regularly present to executive stakeholders and cross-functional leadership on the health of manufacturing initiatives and the strategic rationale behind proposed shifts.
- Serve as a key partner to the Head of Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering, pressure-testing new manufacturing concepts, driving optimizations and identifying the critical workstreams needed to move from experimental to production-grade fleets.
- Define and institutionalize standardized playbooks for the vehicle integration lifecycle, ensuring our strategy, IP and quality standards are maintained as we scale with contract manufacturers and partners.
- Oversee a portfolio of high-priority projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while implementing frameworks to clearly demonstrate business value.
- Lead high-stakes prioritization and alignment between Engineering, Supply Chain, and External Partners to ensure manufacturing readiness for next-generation Waymo Driver technology.
You have:
- 10+ years of professional experience in automotive program management, manufacturing launch or a closely related field
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated expertise in the NPI, Manufacturing launch, strategic planning, product development, systems, and milestones
- Skilled in defining complex problems, achieving team alignment, and delivering strategic solutions to leadership.
- Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, including the capacity to overcome obstacles and provide necessary pushback. Able to communicate complex ideas and strategies
- Proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities and achieving high-quality results in high-pressure environments
We prefer:
- Master's degree in Engineering, MBA, or a related field
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to resolve complex program related issues, strong organization skills
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: New Product Introduction, Global Scaling, and/or Manufacturing Operations
- Strong understanding of manufacturing assembly processes with on the floor experience.
Travel Requirements:
- Able to travel up to 30% to domestic and global locations
We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email waymo-candidatesupport@google.com. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)
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Health and wellness
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs.
Financial wellness
Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts.
Flexibility and time off
Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave.
Supporting families
When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Community and personal development
At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.
Cool perks
Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.
Health and wellness
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs.
Financial wellness
Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts.
Flexibility and time off
Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave.
Supporting families
When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Community and personal development
At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.
Cool perks
Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.
