Program Manager, Manufacturing

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.

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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

• • 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

• • 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

• • 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

• • 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

• • 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 ab