Full-Time
Director of Geometric Integration
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$286k - $360kAnnually
Senior, Expert
San Mateo, CA, USA
Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.
- Proven team leader with team building, team management, problem solving and communication skills.
- 15+ years in vehicle engineering in various departments and roles
- Strong background in complete vehicle configurations and dependences
- Strong cross functional experience with Studio, Engineering, Suppliers and Quality
- Knowledge of Manufacturing and Assembly processes
- Knowledge of human ergonomics and regulation requirements.
- Broad understanding of the stepped process flow and requirements in a vehicle development process.
- Experience in in Product Lifecycle Management adopted in automotive (ex-Jira)
- Strong knowledge of CATIA V5/V6 and PLM systems
- Bachelor of Science within Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Define and develop vehicle set up and tactics.
- Management of Architecture modular commonality strategy, interfaces, and Geometric bandwidths.
- Leading the vehicle package team in the geometric integration and balancing of the vehicle concepts
- Responsible for team leading design for dimensional control throughout the product lifecycle
- Leading Studio Engineering within the Styling Technical Convergence process
- Responsible for the team providing CAD support, mentoring, and training to the Vehicle Dev teams
- Responsible for defining complete vehicle prerequisites and boundary conditions for system engineering.
- Driving and solving complex geometric integration issues during virtual and physical prototype stages
- Verification and correlation of virtual geometric configurations and kinematics within Physical builds
- Overall responsibility for the 3D layout of the vehicle via the DMU (Digital Mock-up)
- Chair applicable cross-functional packaging and layout reviews.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively and demonstrate strong presentation skills at all review levels
- Competence development of the all the teams within Geometric Integration
- Identifying and executing processes and strategies to improve team efficiency
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 enhance urban transportation while promoting sustainability through its fully electric vehicles.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 50%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's association with Amazon provides strong financial backing and access to advanced technologies, enhancing job security and innovation potential.
- The company's rapid expansion into new markets like Austin and Miami offers employees opportunities for career growth and new project experiences.
- Zoox's focus on purpose-built autonomous vehicles positions it at the forefront of the self-driving car industry, offering employees a chance to work on cutting-edge technology.
What critics are saying
- Incidents involving Zoox's self-driving vehicles, such as unexpected braking and crashes, could lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational setbacks.
- The competitive landscape with established players like Waymo and Cruise may pressure Zoox to accelerate its development timeline, potentially compromising safety and quality.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox's purpose-built autonomous robotaxi is designed specifically for self-driving, unlike retrofitted vehicles used by some competitors.
- Backed by Amazon, Zoox has significant financial and technological resources to accelerate its development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
- Zoox's expansion into multiple cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy and commitment to broadening its operational footprint.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program