Hiring: Technical Program Manager - Body & Closures Company: Zoox Location: Foster City, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:48:41 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, CATIA, Confluence, Firmware, Jira, Machine Learning, Product Lifecycle Management, Program Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •6+ years of automotive engineering experience, with focus on Body and Closures, and technical project management. Required Skills: •As a Technical Program Manager for Body & Closures, you will serve as a program lead to ensure Schedule, Cost and Attribute targets are met for Body and Closures. •In this position, you will bridge the gap between high-level program milestones and technical execution with internal and external engineering partners. •You are responsible for balancing performance attributes, cost, quality, and manufacturability while coordinating engineering execution across our internal team and external partners. •In This Role, You Will Qualifications: •B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineer, or a related technical discipline •Proficiency with advanced automotive engineering tools and methodologies, including CATIA V5/V6, PLM/BOM management, FMEA/FTA, structured root-cause analysis (8D, Fishbone), project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Polarion, Gantt charts, ERP, PLM, ALM). •A proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and delivering components via external design suppliers and contract manufacturers. •Demonstrated capacity to drive outsource engineering •End-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) experience. •Strong collaboration and communication skills across all levels, from peers and suppliers to manufacturing and executive management. •Demonstrated capacity to travel globally as required. •Operational familiarity with hardware/firmware product development and vehicle CAN/Firmware. •A passion for electronic, autonomous mobility. Compensation: •A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package 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!