Hiring: Design Studio Process Manager Company: Waymo Location: Mountain View, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 17:59:48 Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid) Target Skills & Keywords: Industrial Engineering, Lean Principles, Process Improvement, Operations Excellence, Facility Layout Optimization, Operational Modeling, Manufacturing Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, AI Tools, Cross-functional Collaboration, Automotive Throughput, Scalability Experience: - 10+ years of industrial engineering, operations excellence, process improvement, manufacturing engineering, or related disciplines as they relate to automotive throughput - Experience applying Lean principles, process improvement methodologies, and operational modeling to improve facility design and business performance - Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams during facility planning, design, or operational improvements - Experience solving complex challenges through structured data analysis and forensics, applying methodical frameworks, practical experience, innovation, and sound judgment to make effective decisions even when information is limited - Experience developing and implementing process improvements and/or lean methodology to streamline the full project delivery cycle, inclusive of a strong understanding of and experience using AI tools to enhance workflows Required Skills: - Analyze end-to-end operational workflows to identify bottlenecks, unnecessary motion, and capacity constraints, translating findings into facility design requirements - Partner with Architectural, Engineering, Product, Operations, Robotics, and Ops Excellence teams to develop and validate autonomous infrastructure concepts - Continuously improve physical infrastructure design standards using Lean principles, industrial engineering methodologies, operational modeling, and real-world performance data - Evaluate facility concepts through simulations, pilots, and real-world testing to validate design assumptions and drive continuous improvement - Influence infrastructure planning by developing operational analyses, performance metrics, and scalability recommendations Qualifications: - Understanding of various real estate typologies (workplace, lab, industrial, manufacturing, automotive service, EV charging) preferred - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred - A track record of proven objective preferred Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!