Manufacturing Technical Project Manager

• Bring up Lidar assembly line from NPI phase to mass production. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to define project scopes and objectives. • Develop equipment and processes with contract manufacturer (CM) that meet product design specifications. • Develop and analyze line design with contract manufacturer to meet annual production targets. • Develop and track Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) metrics. Identify gaps and corrective actions needed to bridge to target performance. • Manage BOM for production ramp and mass production. • Collaborate with engineering and CM to install assembly line equipment, perform GR&R analysis, review work instructions and operator training requirements, and track yield, line availability and takt time. • Drive DFM/DFA/DFT and PFMEA to ensure production manufacturability. • Establish yield tracking / reporting methodology and drive corrective actions with engineering and CM. Identify yield bridge to line targets. • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing, and quality assurance to troubleshoot issues and improve product performance. • Ensure on time delivery from NPI through mass production. • Drive the development and implementation of automation and line scaling supporting production volume projections. • Manage quality in the line by routinely monitoring KPIs and present reports to operations and management teams. • Prepare roadmap and capacity plans for product ramp and next-gen NPI.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience. • Prior experience with TeamCenter, Jira, and Confluence. • Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, using statistical techniques and software tools such as JMP. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively. • Experience with Engineering Change Orders and Product LifeCycle management. • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing / technical operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. • Prior experience with LiDAR systems • SolidWorks experience

• Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team • Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity • Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more • Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard