Job Description
This role involves leading the manufacturing and integration of autonomy hardware into trucks for Gatik's autonomous middle-mile logistics fleet, ensuring quality, reliability, and process efficiency through hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the manufacturing process for integrating autonomy hardware into trucks
- Develop and maintain assembly procedures, inspection checklists, and documentation
- Collaborate with design, integration, and production teams to resolve build issues and implement corrective actions
- Define and implement quality assurance processes, including inspection plans and failure analysis protocols
- Analyze quality data and product metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Lead build events and validation activities such as first article inspections and in-process audits
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and throughput
- Serve as a technical resource at the manufacturing site, escalating issues and coordinating solutions
- Collaborate with Contract Manufacturer to establish manufacturing processes
- Perform tests and inspections on raw materials, parts, and finished trucks to verify process compliance
Requirements
- 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related roles in automotive, aerospace, or hardware tech industries.
- Strong hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, harness routing, sensor installation, and system-level testing.
- Familiarity with manufacturing process control, quality standards, and root cause analysis tools.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset with a bias for action.
- Ability to work on-site in a dynamic and collaborative production environment.
- Proficiency with QA and documentation tools such as PLM systems, spreadsheets, and issue trackers like JIRA.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and compensation package
On-site work environment
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Inclusive and diverse company culture
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