Tesla · 1 month ago
Engineering Program Manager, Lighting Design
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$88K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expTesla Motors is seeking an incredibly sharp Engineering Program Manager to manage the product development of exterior lighting and vehicle charge port door programs. The role involves coordinating all aspects of the lighting program for timing, quality, and cost while interacting with multiple departments to ensure successful program execution.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Work within design engineering and be responsible for understanding and communicating the latest program plan of record and latest design intent
Tracking, reporting, and maintaining statuses and investigations of: Schedule, Mass & Cost, and Validation/compliance
Coordinate, manage and track design POR for device transmittals, electronic requirements, and validation assets for electronics firmware teams
Work with other engineering program leaders to coordinate and manage tooling development, schedule and design pedigree management to align to overall program timing
Work with engineering leads on establishing, organize, and track design: targets, risks, and validation status for: Vehicle Craftsmanship, Compliance Testing, Reliability Testing, Durability Testing
Work with supply chain management to understand global supplier strategy, constraints, and ED&T costs
Work with suppliers to ensure latest design intent, changes, data delivery, and part requirements are well understood and aligned upon
Work closely with NPI (New Product Introduction) group to establish and communicate engineering deliverables and factory constraints on new programs and running changes
Ideation, creation and maintain Engineering dashboards depicting program health statuses
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
2 years of experience in hardware program management proven by successful model launch(s)
Understanding in mechatronics design
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to plan and lead effectively for both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment and deal with multiple tasks at the same time
Ability to develop timing plans for complex programs, understanding of financial evaluations and product costing techniques
Ability to recognize risk of design, raise awareness, and apply first principles approach to finding solutions
Good understanding of CAD and BOM architecture and change management
Preferred
Understanding of Vehicle Lighting technology and Homologation requirements
Benefits
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)
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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