Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell Electrode

Description:
Tesla’s Cell Manufacturing
Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated individual to technical
program manage exciting new manufacturing engineering projects. This is a
fast-paced, cross-functional role that requires seamless coordination across
numerous internal and external teams. You will drive the development and
deployment of new internal manufacturing lines while managing the scale-up of
new programs—tackling complex, multifaceted challenges with swift, decisive
action to deliver results under tight timelines while driving measurable
outcomes, optimizing key performance metrics, and consistently achieving
ambitious production targets.

You will lead manufacturing
projects from concept through design, installation, integration, ramp, and
handover to production. Drawing on your technical engineering expertise, you
will quickly analyze line, equipment, process, and product requirements;
identify and mitigate technical risks; and shape deployment and ramp strategies
to create a clear manufacturing program plan. You will proactively communicate
program status, spotlight schedule risks early, and act decisively to develop
and execute recovery plans that keep projects moving forward to ensure
sustained high-performance results.

Responsibilities:
Work with cross-functional teams such as Factory Design,
Construction, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing
Engineering, and other supporting functions (including project engineering,
design, process, metrology, controls, and software) to scope out and drive
projects for deployment of Cell Electrode manufacturing equipment and processes
from concept through handover to production, acting as a single point of
contact
Work with external suppliers and vendors to develop
comprehensive plans outlining strategy, scope, schedule, risks, resource
requirements, and cost targets; drive review, selection, budget, and schedule
of external equipment automation vendors and integrators for delivery of
selected manufacturing project scope
Define and drive daily tasks to be performed on the
manufacturing line by the multiple engineering disciplines and cross-functional
teams
Inform and set prioritization of team project work based on
schedule, risk, resources, and payback
Set goals, track status of projects and action items against
the schedule/project deliverables, identify risks, and drive mitigations across
all stages
Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the
schedule despite setbacks
Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules for
projects to the cell engineering and leadership team
Drive delivery of selected manufacturing project scope,
including defining manufacturing program plans and working collaboratively with
all stakeholders to drive the program toward the plan

Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
experience
5+ years working in a product
development or manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and program
management roles
Demonstrated experience in the
management of engineering projects for mass-produced products
Ability to comprehend complex
problems and break them down into manageable, clearly understood work streams
Demonstrated experience creating,
maintaining, and communicating schedules
Ability to work cross-functionally
and manage large teams
Proven ability to operate under
pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience with JIRA, Microsoft
Project, Confluence, and other project management tools
Availability for travel
domestic/international is required. Frequency is generally less than once per quarter
but is subject to change
Knowledge and understanding of
Battery Cell technology a plus

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