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Staff Logistics Engineer

Zoox· Manufacturing Operations – Logistics
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Hayward, CA$212k - $255kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Lead the development of the logistics function for a major vehicle program, including inbound planning, internal material flow and warehousing, outbound transportation, and logistics engineering, from facility build-out through start of production. Serve as senior logistics leader and primary liaison to an international manufacturing partner.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end design, layout, and operational launch of new Logistics programs, including inbound planning, internal material flow and warehousing, outbound transportation, and logistics engineering (packaging, systems, and industrial engineering).
  • Serve as the senior logistics lead and primary liaison to a key international manufacturing partner, representing Logistics in onsite workshops, program steering meetings, and executive alignment sessions.
  • Lead Logistics readiness across the full site lifecycle – from greenfield/brownfield facility build-out and build-location decisions through new-product launch and start of production (SOP).
  • Develop a comprehensive logistics launch plan to drive cross-functional logistics readiness for program gate reviews, surfacing schedule, capacity, and material-flow risks early and driving them to closure.
  • Manage a recurring cadence of onsite engagement with international manufacturing partner facilities, including technical workshops, kickoffs, and leadership reviews.
  • Establish 5S, visual management, standard work, and inventory control processes tailored specifically for a high-turn, high-availability service environment.
  • Collaborate with IT and Systems teams to specify requirements for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory tracking technologies across the network.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in logistics, industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations leadership within the automotive industry.
  • Proven experience launching logistics operations for a greenfield or brownfield manufacturing site, from initial build-out through start of production (SOP).
  • Experience launching new products or programs (NPI) in a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical and decision-support skills, including build-location trade studies, transportation cost modeling, and logistics infrastructure planning.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Skills

Required:Logistics program design and launchSupply chain analytics

Benefits

  • Zoox offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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