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Director, Vehicle Production Operations (US)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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

As the Director of Vehicle Production Operations, you will own the end-to-end production readiness of Vay’s remotely operated vehicle fleet in Las Vegas. This role is critical to scaling our commercial fleet and ensuring vehicles meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational reliability.

You will continue to build and lead the vehicle production organization from the ground up, defining the production playbook, establishing scalable processes, and partnering with global engineering and operations teams. 

What you’ll be driving

Vehicle Production & Integration

  • Lead end-to-end vehicle and remote station assembly, diagnostics, testing, and End-of-Line (EOL) validation processes.

  • Ensure newly built vehicles meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements before deployment.

  • Oversee diagnostics and troubleshooting across hardware and software systems during vehicle bring-up.

Operational Scaling & Process Excellence

  • Design scalable production workflows to support rapid fleet expansion.

  • Optimize throughput, reliability, and cost efficiency across production operations.

  • Develop capacity planning strategies aligned with fleet growth.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Build and lead a high-performing production team in Las Vegas including technicians, release operators, and production readiness specialists.

  • Define clear performance metrics, KPIs, and career development paths.

  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Engineering, Fleet Operations, Supply Chain, Pre-Series Engineering, and Hardware Quality teams.

  • Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure parts availability and inventory readiness.

  • Align with Safety & Compliance teams and collaborate with production and quality teams across Europe and the US.

Production Metrics & Reporting

  • Utilize AI-powered tools and data analytics to build dashboards, automate reporting, and improve operational workflows.

  • Provide regular updates to leadership on performance, risks, and operational improvements.

What are we looking for

We are looking for a hands-on operations leader with deep automotive or vehicle production experience who thrives in fast-scaling environments.

  • 8–12+ years of experience in vehicle production, automotive manufacturing, fleet operations, or vehicle integration.

  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing managers and teams of 20+ employees.
  • Experience with vehicle hardware and software systems, ideally in remote operation, robotics, or autonomous vehicle environments.
  • Strong AI affinity, comfortable leveraging AI tools to build dashboards, automate reporting, and improve workflows.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling production operations, not just maintaining them.

  • Deep expertise in quality management, process development, and operational excellence.

  • Strong experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams.

  • Hands-on leadership style, comfortable both on the production floor and in strategic leadership discussions.

  • Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

  • Experience with operational tools such as Jira, ERP systems (e.g., Odoo), or similar platforms.

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.

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 401(k) programme

🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides

🏋️‍♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

💼 $350 Home Office Set-up 

✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas 

🎊 Regular team events throughout the year

 

For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this link. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.

We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.

 

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