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Manager/Director, Production & Manufacturing Lead

Houston, TX

Company Introduction

At Bot Auto, we build autonomous trucks to transform the way goods are transported and improve the quality of life for communities worldwide. With a start-up spirit yet long-established experience, Bot Auto has the most seasoned team that has delivered several world’s first and world’s only. Together, we share vision, we see and build miracles and we drive the future of transportation. Join us and turn your dream into something RUNNING.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manager/Director, Production & Manufacturing Lead to oversee and optimize our retrofitting and manufacturing processes. This role will be responsible for defining, implementing, and managing end-to-end manufacturing workflows, ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in vehicle modification, prototype assembly, or production manufacturing and possess a strong understanding of retrofitting workflows, quality control, and supplier coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize the end-to-end vehicle retrofitting and manufacturing workflow, ensuring efficient parallel execution to scale operations.
  • Define and implement manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality standards to improve consistency and reliability.
  • Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and team coordination to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.
  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to continuously improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
  • Oversee vendor and supplier coordination for retrofitting materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring timely availability and quality compliance.
  • Establish process control mechanisms and KPIs to track production efficiency, quality, and cost reduction efforts.
  • Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving initiatives to minimize rework and improve operational efficiency.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and compliance standards in all production processes.
  • Provide technical leadership in vehicle modification, assembly, and validation processes.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing scalable manufacturing strategies for upcoming vehicle platforms.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in vehicle retrofitting, prototype development, production, or manufacturing within the automotive, commercial vehicles, or mobility industry.
  • Strong understanding of retrofitting processes, vehicle assembly, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing production workflows for vehicle assembly, modification, or automation.
  • Proven ability to manage production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Hands-on experience in supplier and vendor management and IQC process, ensuring timely procurement and quality control of parts and materials. Be able to define quality inspection processes based on product data sheets and prepare reports.
  • Good understanding of PFMEA, identifying potential failure modes, and proposing an improvement method. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues.
  • Proficiency in manufacturing software/tools such as ERP/MES systems and process simulation tools.
  • Proven ability to make training plans and lead the training process of technicians.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred:

  • Experience in autonomous vehicles, EVs, or advanced mobility manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other relevant quality standards.
  • Familiarity with automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing technologies.
  • Experience with low-volume, high-complexity vehicle retrofitting and system integration.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Efficiency in the office suite and Google workspace.
  • Better to be familiar with hand tools, electrical power tools, and air tools.

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