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Mechanical Global Supply Manager

Waymo
Mountain View, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver™-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13 U.S. states.

Waymo's Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams are making the technology of the future a reality. We handle all production processes and supplier development strategies : from contracts and purchasing, to designs for improved manufacturing, through quality control and delivery. We collaborate actively with Waymo engineering teams as well as external suppliers and partners to make sure everything is built to spec and delivered on time to meet the rising demands of our business.

You will report to our Manufacturing Design and Supplier Development Lead and be based out to Mountain View, California.

You will :

  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain manufacturing and quality, finance, and other Waymo teams.
  • Drive communication between suppliers and Engineering / Supply Chain.
  • Develop and lead the overall Sourcing Strategy for your area of ownership.
  • Identify, develop, negotiate and manage existing and further development of manufacturing partners, both for short term and long term.
  • Work across a variety of industries including (but not limited to) die casting, injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal, optics, paints / finishing, and sub-assemblies.
  • Work closely with manufacturing partners to manage supplier selection, new supplier bring-up, development builds, risk mitigation, and ramp.
  • Schedule, capacity and supply planning to meet development and production demands.
  • Evaluate technical and business risks using data based analysis and develop sound risk mitigation alternatives.
  • Perform cost modeling, negotiation, and execution of part and sub-assembly cost strategy.
  • Design the supply chain for Prototype and Production phases
  • Develop program budgets, cost models, and bottoms up cost calculations
  • Supply contract negotiations
  • Escalate and resolve Material supply gap
  • Conduct supplier on site visits and audits

You have :

  • 7 years of experience in a supply chain, mechanical engineering, or similar role.
  • A BS in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline. MS or MBA are a plus.
  • Experience with multiple commodity types and manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding for cosmetic and structural applications, die casting, metal stamping and forming, CNC machining, weldments, assemblies, wire harnesses, and cleaning systems and components.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of low and high volume manufacturing processes for mechanical components.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time.
  • We prefer :

  • Automotive experience including exterior plastics, wiring harnesses, structures, or cleaning systems.
  • Hands on experience with mechanical design work or manufacturing of parts in your area of expertise.
  • Experience having taken products through a manufacturing life cycle and delivered finished designs in volume production.
  • Clear communication skills, along with excellent presentation and problem solving experience.
  • Experience and ability to change between detailed and high level strategy thinking.
  • LI-Hybrid

    The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

    Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

    Salary Range

    190,000-$238,000 USD

    Salary : $190,000 - $238,000

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