Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

May Mobility•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us. Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineering manager leads the team that is responsible for unlocking our AV production at scale. This individual will manage a diverse team whose goal is to optimize May Mobility’s production processes across a network of component suppliers and contract manufacturers. This role requires an individual that will be bridge-builder between Design and Production teams, is an expert of lean methodologies, and has a strong desire to work with emerging technology and new manufacturing challenges.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to increase team motivation and effectiveness through effective mentoring, challenging team assumptions, and status quo.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and feedback clearly and efficiently.
Strong decision-making skills to analyze situations, evaluate options, and make timely and informed decisions.
Ability to plan strategically, anticipate future trends, and develop long-term roadmaps to drive organizational success.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities, and environments.
Strong electronic hardware integration experience.
Working knowledge of ERP, PDM, and CAD technologies
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
7+ years of relevant work experience
At least 4 years of experience in leading an engineering team and delivering products on time
Experience utilizing Lean manufacturing Principles (Kaizen, visual management, Value stream mapping, etc)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience working ADAS and low-level actuation in vehicles.
Experience with agile engineering development processes.
Strong proficiency in program management and cross-functional communication

Responsibilities

Lean Manufacturing best practices
Continuous improvement
FMEA, Control plans, poke yoke, and control plans
Process improvement through automation and digital tooling
Technical transfer to contract manufacturing partners
Implementing and promoting company priorities through objective targets and measurable performance indicators
Scale our manufacturing capacity while optimizing cost and ensuring quality
Manage and oversee major projects: New program Launches, Facility and line optimization, Tooling improvements, vendors RFP, RFQ’s, and SOW’s
Effectively manage team resources across simultaneous projects
Drive collaboration and feedback with Design and Service teams
Work closely with the quality team to troubleshoot, triage, and resolve internal and supplier quality issues

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

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