Technical Program Manager Jobs

What To Expect
Tesla’s Cell Manufacturing Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated individual to work as a Technical Program Manager for dynamic new manufacturing engineering projects. This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different groups within and outside of Tesla. You will drive the development and deployment of new internal manufacturing lines, while also managing the ramp of development lines.
You will drive manufacturing projects from concept through design, install, integration, ramp, and handover to production. You will use your technical engineering background to understand the line, construction requirements, equipment, process, and product requirements; technical risks; and strategy for deployment and ramp; and use these to define the manufacturing program plan. You will communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of a project slip.
What You’ll Do

• Drive review, selection, budget and schedule of external equipment automation vendors and integrators for delivery of selected manufacturing project scope.
• Define and drive tasks to be performed by the cross-functional team. Prioritize team project work based on schedule, risk, resources, and payback. Track status of projects and action items against the schedule.
• Define manufacturing program plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, resource requirements, and cost targets. Work with manufacturing engineering and cross-functional teams to drive the manufacturing program towards the plan.
• Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules for manufacturing engineering projects to the engineering leadership team.
• Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks.
• Drive project from concept through handover to production, acting as single point of contact.

What You’ll Bring

• Availability for travel domestic/international as required, sometimes multiple weeks at a time.
• Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining and communicating schedules
• 3-5 years working in a manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and project management roles.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, or other 2D/3D design tools is a plus.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar technical engineering discipline), and/or evidence of exceptional experience.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of engineering projects for mass-produced products.
• Experience with JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, Wrike, and other project management tools.

Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

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