Senior Manager, Autonomous Vehicle Assembly Operations

The posting, as Outrider wrote it

The Company

Outrider is a global leader in physical AI for logistics yard operations. Our mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission autonomous systems that enhance the safety, productivity, and sustainability of our customers' operations. We are entering our next chapter of growth as we scale deployments of self-driving electric trucks, robotic manipulation systems, and proprietary safety systems across the networks of our Fortune 500 customers. Outrider is a private company backed by top-tier investors including NEA, 8VC, and Koch Disruptive Technologies. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai .

The Role

Outrider is seeking a Senior Manager, Autonomous Vehicle Assembly Operations to lead and scale the operations that transform base electric truck platforms into production-ready Outrider autonomous vehicles.

Based at Outrider's headquarters in Henderson, Colorado, you will own end-to-end vehicle upfit, assembly, integration, inspection, test, and verification, including sensors, compute and electrical systems, wiring and harnesses, mechanical assemblies, and robotic systems.

You will develop the manufacturing blueprint to scale Outrider from low-volume builds to efficient, repeatable production and translate that blueprint into day-to-day execution, both internally and with OEM and contract manufacturing partners. This is a hands-on leadership role with accountability for safety, people, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, facilities and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has built and scaled complex electromechanical assembly operations from low-volume production through commercial scale and who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You combine strong manufacturing and quality expertise with technician leadership and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach to solving problems on the production floor and collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

Lead & Scale Assembly Operations

• Own the end-to-end conversion of base electric trucks into fully integrated Outrider autonomous vehicles.
• Develop and execute the assembly roadmap for scaling from low-volume builds to efficient, repeatable, high quality commercial production.
• Lead daily assembly operations and a high-performing team of vehicle assembly and integration technicians to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Design and optimize process flow, line layout, workstations, tooling, material presentation, staffing, capacity, and manufacturing footprint.
• Establish standard work, technician instructions, training and qualification programs, inspection criteria, production controls, and build documentation.
• Develop internal-versus-external manufacturing strategies and establish scalable processes with OEM and contract manufacturing partners.
• Work closely with commercial, engineering and operations cross-functional teams on production planning and cost efficiency.
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tion in a successful certification or recertification audit.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, coach, and develop high-performing technician and production teams.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-moving production environment characterized by frequent change, urgency, and evolving requirements.
• Ability to travel as needed (although majority of work based in CO HQ)

Bonus Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing OEMs, contract manufacturers, or outsourced manufacturing and transferring processes from pilot to external production.
• Experience in supply chain management and vendor negotiation.
• Experience in facilities management
• Experience implementing ISO 9001-compliant processes from the ground up through successful certification.
• Experience with manufacturing test automation, digital work instructions, genealogy/traceability systems, and production test platforms.
• ASQ, CMfgE, CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar manufacturing, quality, or supply-chain certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $155,000 - $215,000
• Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for benefits, and equity bonus.
• Equity:A significant equity/stock option package, commensurate with experience and level
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long–Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Mental health benefits
• Professional Development Benefits
• Flexible Time Off