Director, Vehicle Production Operations (US)
Vay, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Director, Vehicle Production Operations (US)
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—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 tens 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 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.
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 we’re 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.
All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides.
️♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions.
✈️ 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.
DEI @ Vay We are aware that diversity has many different dimensions but to start, we will be tracking gender and ethnicity, as it is measurable and concrete. To that end, we have started to ask all Vay applicants to anonymously share diversity information. To remove our own bias, this data is held completely separate from the application and will be held in the highest confidence.
At Vay, we consider our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion to be an ongoing effort, and we welcome suggestions and comments. If you are happy to help us with our targets we would really appreciate you self‑identifying below.
Voluntary Self‑Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Vay’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following…
Other veteran classifications omitted for brevity.
We encourage you to select the appropriate options.
Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability
Form CC‑305 (DOE information).
Why are you being asked to complete this form… (Omitted).
Completing this form is voluntary…
How do you know if you have a disability… (List of disabilities omitted).
Vay has my consent to collect, store, and process my data for the purpose of considering me for employment, and for up to 180 days thereafter.
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We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility: at Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives—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 tens 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 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.
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 we’re 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.
All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides.
️♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions.
✈️ 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.
DEI @ Vay We are aware that diversity has many different dimensions but to start, we will be tracking gender and ethnicity, as it is measurable and concrete. To that end, we have started to ask all Vay applicants to anonymously share diversity information. To remove our own bias, this data is held completely separate from the application and will be held in the highest confidence.
At Vay, we consider our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion to be an ongoing effort, and we welcome suggestions and comments. If you are happy to help us with our targets we would really appreciate you self‑identifying below.
Voluntary Self‑Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Vay’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following…
Other veteran classifications omitted for brevity.
We encourage you to select the appropriate options.
Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability
Form CC‑305 (DOE information).
Why are you being asked to complete this form… (Omitted).
Completing this form is voluntary…
How do you know if you have a disability… (List of disabilities omitted).
Vay has my consent to collect, store, and process my data for the purpose of considering me for employment, and for up to 180 days thereafter.
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