VP of Manufacturing: Olympian Motors is hiring a VP of Manufacturing to expand its modular EV manufacturing capacity in California. Company Description: Olympian Motors is a modular electric vehicle company. Olympian combines innovative modular EV systems with timeless design aesthetics. We are pioneering the transition to fully-modular EV manufacturing while offering aesthetic and sustainable vehicles. We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial VP of Manufacturing to join our team, as one of the Olympian's critical early-employees. She/he will lead the manufacturing & assembly operations in LA. Inviting pioneers to join Olympian and build the next big automotive story of the 21st century. Job
Requirements: Experienced in electric vehicle and automotive Understanding of modular vehicle and hardware systems. Direct experience in EV or smartphone assembly and factory management functions. Technical Expertise: A deep understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, especially in the electric vehicle, automotive or related industries. Strong execution. Set clear objectives, and execute plans to achieve production goals. Graduated from one of the top colleges At Olympian Motors, we embrace diversity and inclusivity as key drivers of innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry.
Responsibilities: Modular manufacturing. Operations Quality Assurance Supply Chain Management Team Leadership. Budget and Cost Control. Please send your resume to careers(at)olympianmotors.com
⚡️Olympian manufactures timeless, art-deco electric vehicles. We challenge today’s mundane, over-standardized car designs produced by the traditional automotive industry.
► Olympian EVs are powered by an open, modular EV architecture. We are pioneering a new modular production model in the U.S., delivering 85–90% reductions in tooling and machinery costs, and achieved 60–80% faster production-lead-times compared to legacy automakers in the U.S.
💸 Revenue Backlog: $61M+ 🚗 Number of Orders: 790+ 🏭 Production Capacity: 2,400 units in 2026 ✅ Backed by: YC, NVIDIA, Climate Capital, Mobility Vision, Amazon AWS, Soma & Collaborative.
-- Olympian has two pillars:
Olympian rejects today's mundane and over-standardized car experience. We challenge the 40-year status-quo in automotive design, and bring aesthetic, simplicity and color back to the cars.
We are manufacturing electric vehicles with our innovative 'modular' vehicle & drivetrain architecture (MVDS), providing Olympian with strong cost and lead-time advantages compared to legacy automakers like Tesla and Ford. Olympian is disrupting 120+ years old automotive industry and targeting to capture 7% market share in the U.S. automotive market by 2030.
Olympian developed a fully-decoupled, modular, EV drivetrain system (eMVDS) that provides a 'Lego-like' vehicle architecture. Built on 4-core-hardware and 2-core software modules, Olympus eMVDS platform unlocks 80% reduction in tooling & machinery costs and built ~60% faster production lead time.
Location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Experience
6+ years
Total raised
$7.4M
Investors
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