Program Manager, Manufacturing
Carbon Robotics
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.
As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.
Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
Carbon Robotics is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to support planning and execution for Carbon’s production manufacturing team. This role is responsible for orienting cross-functional teams and driving the successful, high-quality shipment of Carbon hardware products.
You will build right-sized processes and documentation to ensure end-to-end execution of manufacturing deliverables. You will coordinate the introduction of new manufacturing programs and drive continuous improvement across existing programs to enhance lifecycle execution efficiency and evolve operational maturity.
This role requires exceptional collaboration, pragmatic project tracking, strong problem-solving capability, sound technical judgment, program management expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
What you’ll do:
Program Leadership & Execution
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- Lead end-to-end manufacturing program execution from planning through shipment
- Coordinate new product introductions (NPI) into production manufacturing
- Drive delivery against quality, schedule, and cost targets
- Maintain clear program plans, risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
Process & Operational Excellence
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- Develop and implement right-sized manufacturing program processes and documentation
- Establish scalable workflows and best practices for lifecycle execution
- Track tactical, operational, and strategic performance metrics and drive data-informed decision making across programs
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Tracks post ship issues and ensure quality improvements make it on to the production line
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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- Work closely with functional and technical subject matter experts to resolve day-to-day production challenges
- Facilitate and ensure alignment across engineering, supply chain, operations and production teams while maintaining transparency and accountability
- Lead program reviews and communicate status to leadership stakeholders
Risk & Problem Management
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- Anticipate risks early and develop mitigation strategies
- Make informed decisions based on tradeoff decisions across quality, cost & schedule under pressure
- Maintain composure in fast-paced technical environments
- Balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic goals
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:
Required
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- 7+ years of program management experience in manufacturing or hardware environments
- Experience supporting production manufacturing and/or hardware NPI
- Strong project planning, risk management, and documentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage ambiguity and operate independently
- Experience with BOM management using MFG systems (experience with Arena PLM, Tulip, NetSuite a plus)
- Up to 30% travel seasonally may be required, domestic and international
- Onsite presence in Richland, WA
Preferred
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- Experience in robotics, automation, or advanced hardware manufacturing
- Experience working in rapid innovation or startup environments
Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.
Offers are dependent on someone experience and may be outside of the published range when appropriate. If your skills are above the posted range... Apply! We want to hear from you!
Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.
*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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