Senior Vehicle Production Manager

Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”? We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets. We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab . Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door‑to‑door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here. What’s happening at Vay First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World. We’ve partnered with Kodiak to bring remote‑driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy‑duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US. We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand! ...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe Why this role is exciting Senior Vehicle Production Manager (US) you will own the day‑to‑day execution of vehicle and remote driving stations end‑to‑end bring up operations on‑site in Las Vegas, including warehouse, logistics, production, testing and releases to the Vay fleet. You will be the hands‑on lead of a multi‑disciplinary bring up team, responsible for receiving, integrating, diagnosing, testing, and releasing vehicles and remote driving stations to the Vay fleet in US, as well as make sure the running fleet is updated with latest hardware features. What you’ll be driving Own end‑to‑end bring‑up execution for vehicles and remote driving stations: inbound logistics and inventory, hardware integration, diagnostics, software bring‑up, end‑of‑line (EOL) testing, and release to fleet Manage daily and weekly warehouse and production schedules, ensuring bring‑up targets are met with predictable, consistent throughput Track and report bring‑up KPIs (vehicles per day, cycle time, first‑pass yield, release rate) and drive corrective action when targets are missed Ensure every vehicle released meets Vay’s quality, safety, and regulatory requirements before deployment Act as the single POC for managing external partners involved in the bring‑up programs (e.G. services providers, auto dealers, painters and repairs, etc.) Lead, coach, and develop a team of bring‑up technicians and test operators Maintain clear shift structures, task assignments, and escalation paths across the bring‑up workshop Ensure tooling, equipment, test rigs, and facility layouts are safe, clean, maintained, calibrated and fit‑for‑purpose Drive structured handovers, work order discipline, and documentation standards across the team Quality, Safety & Discipline Enforce safety protocols, PPE compliance, and a zero‑compromise culture around workshop safety Champion process discipline: Standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and controlled deviations Work with Production Quality team to ensure root cause analysis (RCA) for bring‑up defects, test failures, CAPAs and release holds, without compromising on delivery targets (effectively manage the quantity/cost/quality triangle) Continuous Improvement & Process Development Work with Process Engineer to identify and implement improvements to bring‑up workflows, test sequences, tooling, and work instructions Reduce cycle time and rework rates through structured problem‑solving and lean practices Partner with Global Production to align on best practices, process updates, and new platform rollouts Support industrialization of new hardware revisions and vehicle variants into stable bring‑up processes Cross‑Functional Collaboration Act as the primary on‑site interface for Engineering, Fleet Operations, Supply Chain and Hardware Quality during bring‑up Escalate and track engineering issues, part shortages, and software blockers impacting bring‑up throughput Coordinate with Supply Chain on parts availability, kitting, and inventory management at the workshop level Provide structured daily/weekly status updates to production leadership on bring‑up health, blockers, and delivery outlook What we are looking for 5+ years of progressive experience in vehicle production, automotive manufacturing, systems integration, or vehicle bring‑up operations 2+ years of direct experience managing technical teams (technicians, engineers, test operators) in a production or workshop environment Strong hands‑on technical background in vehicle systems: electrical/electronic architectures, mechatronics, diagnostics, and software‑hardware integration Demonstrated experience running structured bring‑up, integration, or end‑of‑line testing processes Proficiency with defect tracking, build documentation, and production management tools (Jira, ERP/MES systems, or equivalent) Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field preferred Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, advanced mobility, or EV platforms is a strong plus Why choose Vay A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality. Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment. ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary. All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides. Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions. Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas. Regular team events throughout the year. DEI @ Vay We are aware that diversity has many different dimensions but to start, we will be tracking gender and ethnicity, as it is measurable and concrete. To that end, we have started to ask all Vay applicants to anonymously share diversity information. To remove our own bias, this data is held completely separate from the application and will be held in the highest confidence. At Vay, we consider our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion to be an ongoing effort, and we welcome suggestions and comments. If you are happy to help us with our targets we would really appreciate you self‑identifying below. 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