Lean Fleet Operations Process Improvement Intern

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance (eligibility)

Job summary

Zoox’s internship program in Fleet Operations offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and mentorship while contributing to real projects at depots throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

You will work with ground operations to map workflows, identify bottlenecks, and design standardized procedures that scale with fleet growth, ensuring vehicle availability and mission safety. This paid internship emphasizes analytical problem-solving and practical Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s, MBA, or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Good academic standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
• Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship.
• Ability to work on-site and travel locally to depot facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark Ground Operations: shadow frontline depot teams to map readiness and response workflows, document best practices for standardization.
• Build Domicile Launch Playbooks: stress-test processes for 2x–3x fleet scale and design scalable operating mechanisms.
• Audit and Establish Operational Metrics: define and track performance indicators reflecting operational efficiency.
• Develop Scorecards and Dashboards: create domicile scorecard and weekly executive dashboard for depot performance.
• Drive Initiatives End-to-End: formulate data-backed recommendations and align stakeholders to implement improvements.

Job description

Zoox’s internship program in Fleet Operations offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and mentorship while contributing to real projects at depots throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

You will work with ground operations to map workflows, identify bottlenecks, and design standardized procedures that scale with fleet growth, ensuring vehicle availability and mission safety. This paid internship emphasizes analytical problem-solving and practical Lean methods.