About this opportunity
Tesla lists this Sr. Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Module & Pack opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sr. Technical Program Manager
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Technical Program Manager to join the Battery Pack Manufacturing team. You will manage program execution from product design to factory operations, collaborating with world-class engineers who design and manufacture high-volume battery lines.
The role requires a highly organized mindset, passion for launching new technologies, and exceptional ability to unite teams for results. Our manufacturing processes and schedules push physical limits, demanding extreme attention to detail while driving cross-functional teams to execute quickly and at high quality. You will foster collaboration across design engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, and production to align with company priorities. Additionally, you will understand project opportunities, challenges, and dependencies; translate scattered information into concise, complete messages; and communicate them to every team member. As the business process development lead, you will develop, maintain, and implement tools and processes to accelerate battery manufacturing execution, achieve cross-functional alignment, and deliver highly efficient systems.
Responsibilities
Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches of new manufacturing lines
Collaborate with global teams to develop novel and complex automation equipment
Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for battery manufacturing projects, including process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, shipping, SAT, and SOP
Prepare roll-up information and reports for senior leadership on project status, blockers, and changes
Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams
Track equipment readiness, project costs, and drive cost management improvements
Provide technical leadership and project management to identify creative, timely solutions to key program challenges
Requirements
5+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management fields
Can communicate with technical and non-technical team members effectively
Works well under pressure and manages conflicting priorities with ease
Ability to work cross-functionally, manage large teams, and adapt to changes quickly
Experience with high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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