{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"763c4ab02e45db8ca8617577","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/763c4ab02e45db8ca8617577","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/763c4ab02e45db8ca8617577","title":"Operations Program Manager","description":"About us:\r\nAeva's mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.\r\nRole Overview\r\nWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Operations Program Manager with automotive experience, specializing in Lidar assembly and PCBA fabrication to join our dynamic team.\r\nAs an Operations Program Manager you will play a crucial role coordinating with Aeva cross-functional partners and contract manufacturers in ensuring the production lines for NPI and mass production meet product quality, delivery, cost and reliability of our Lidar product. You will manage detailed factory bring-up schedules: identify critical path, track progress and identify and drive solutions to ensure program success. You will collaborate across operations teams to complete deliverables supporting Aeva's product development and release process (PLC).\r\nWhat you'll do:\r\nBring up Lidar assembly line from RFQ phase to mass production.\r\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to define project scopes and objectives\r\nDefine and manage manufacturing project schedule from NPI through mass production ramp\r\nEnsure resources requirements are defined and resources assigned to ensure project success\r\nAnalyze CM bring-up schedules to identify critical path, identify disconnects or gaps in execution, and drive closure plans to ensure execution to milestones\r\nCollaborate with product engineering, test engineering and technology partners in achieving deliverables required by operations\r\nManage operations functional teams closure on Product Lifecycle (PLC) deliverables\r\nFunction as key liaison to contract manufacturer\r\nCommunicate program changes to contract manufacturers\r\nPrepare roadmap and capacity plans for product ramp and next-gen NPI\r\nWhat you have\r\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.\r\nPrior experience with Jira and Confluence\r\nExperience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or equivalent\r\n5 years Automotive project management experience\r\nExperience with Engineering Change Orders and Product LifeCycle management\r\nMinimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing / technical operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment\r\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.\r\nNice to have\r\nPrior experience with LiDAR systems\r\nTeamCenter experience\r\nWhat's in it for you:\r\nBe part of a fast paced and dynamic team\r\nVery competitive compensation and meaningful equity\r\nExceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more\r\nUnlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Clutch Canada","rawCompany":"clutch canada","city":"Mountain View","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-22T01:11:57.354Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336320","title":"Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Program Manager","description":"About us:\r\nAeva's mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. 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You will collaborate across operations teams to complete deliverables supporting Aeva's product development and release process (PLC).\r\nWhat you'll do:\r\nBring up Lidar assembly line from RFQ phase to mass production.\r\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to define project scopes and objectives\r\nDefine and manage manufacturing project schedule from NPI through mass production ramp\r\nEnsure resources requirements are defined and resources assigned to ensure project success\r\nAnalyze CM bring-up schedules to identify critical path, identify disconnects or gaps in execution, and drive closure plans to ensure execution to milestones\r\nCollaborate with product engineering, test engineering and technology partners in achieving deliverables required by operations\r\nManage operations functional teams closure on Product Lifecycle (PLC) deliverables\r\nFunction as key liaison to contract manufacturer\r\nCommunicate program changes to contract manufacturers\r\nPrepare roadmap and capacity plans for product ramp and next-gen NPI\r\nWhat you have\r\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.\r\nPrior experience with Jira and Confluence\r\nExperience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or equivalent\r\n5 years Automotive project management experience\r\nExperience with Engineering Change Orders and Product LifeCycle management\r\nMinimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing / technical operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment\r\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.\r\nNice to have\r\nPrior experience with LiDAR systems\r\nTeamCenter experience\r\nWhat's in it for you:\r\nBe part of a fast paced and dynamic team\r\nVery competitive compensation and meaningful equity\r\nExceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more\r\nUnlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-22T01:11:57.354Z","dateModified":"2026-06-22T01:11:57.354Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Clutch Canada","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Mountain View","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"763c4ab02e45db8ca8617577"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/763c4ab02e45db8ca8617577"}}