Full-Time
Tooling Engineer
Posted on 11/15/2024
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$151k - $250kAnnually
Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
- Technical degree with 6+ years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing of metal forming tooling required
- Ability to perform and review tooling breakdown sheets, negotiate timing plans, and monitor tooling production
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Ensure all manufacturing of tooling and fixtures meet Zoox standards (ISO 9001; IATF 16949)
- Assist the supplier meetings and support the Sourcing team and the Vehicle engineers as well as the supplier quality engineers on steel pressed and other metal manufacturing methods for parts and tooling
- Conduct tool price negotiation via the tooling breakdown sheets with the sourcing team and lead the tooling purchase with cross-functional teams to reduce the time spent in the RFQ phase
- Perform tooling and fixture buy-off in the supplier with the SQ engineer
- Perform design reviews on tooling with Tier 1 and Tier 2 toolmakers on tool design to ensure that all parts are manufacturable and have undergone an industrialization process
- Track and update tooling records with the relevant information
- Proficient in the use of CAD (Catia V5/6), Design for Manufacturing, SPC, and DFMEA
- Automotive industry preferred
- Experience in managing complex development programs with overseas tooling vendors
Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency. The company aims to improve urban transportation while promoting sustainability through its fully electric vehicles.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
- Expansion to San Francisco and Las Vegas indicates a growing operational footprint.
- Collaboration with Nvidia accelerates technological advancements in autonomous driving.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Waymo and Tesla could impact Zoox's market share.
- Shift from x86 to Arm architecture may increase R&D costs and cause delays.
- Expansion in new cities may face regulatory hurdles and public acceptance challenges.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- The vehicle features four-wheel steering and bi-directional capabilities for urban efficiency.
- Zoox's commitment to sustainability with fully electric vehicles attracts eco-conscious consumers.
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Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program
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