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Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Sr Staff Technical Program Manager - Hardware NPI.
In this role, you will
- The HW NPI TPM will be responsible for providing planning, coordination and execution support for the HW NPI team. This individual will work closely with design engineering, internal manufacturing, purchasing, supply-chain and the contract manufacturer.
- Lead planning, execution, and manage day-to-day actions for HW modules (lidar, computer, pods etc.) with regard to their readiness for manufacturing, communicate with CM on each program and drive escalation regarding items/schedule. Partner with the development, systems, and safety technical leads to represent activities at the relevant cross-functional meetings.
- Pro-actively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to help unblock the engineering teams for MFG readiness.
- Act as a liaison between MFG/ and the development teams regarding all items which are related to the product launch at CM and internal MFG
- Track and communicate MFG items/documentation for our OEMs and customers
- Provide MFG readiness status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for weekly hardware program reviews and updates
- Run Change Control Board for HW products from B sample on, and manage all change request schedule/execution
Required Qualifications
- Experience managing engineering changes in short schedule development cycle
- Experience with developing safety critical hardware, bonus points for experience in robotics, automotive, or the aerospace/defense industry.
- Experience with launching new hardware products to market and managing hardware product life cycles.
- Strong technical understanding of MFG processes
- Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, MS Projec, etc.
- Experience with task management tools such as Jira, Jira Tools, Confluence, etc.
Desirable Qualifications
- At least 7 years experience managing complex hardware development programs and manufacturing processes
- Preferred experience with moving prototype products to High Volume Manufacturing and/or new line bring up in Asia
- Experience in a safety critical hardware industry (aerospace/defense, automotive, medical devices, etc)
- Experience with the full product lifecycle (including development, verification, and market introduction)
- Experience with AV or robotics
- Experience and familiarity with the Agile development methodology (no certification is required)
The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $290,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog.
Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.
We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.
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Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own. One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration. We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work. As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation. Learn more on our Culture Page.
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