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