Tesla · 2 months ago
Technical Program Manager, Tabless
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their team responsible for cell manufacturing equipment design and process development. In this role, you will manage projects from concept to completion, driving the design, development, and implementation of automated equipment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Concept to completion ownership of projects
Drive project from concept through handover to production, acting as single point of contact
Define and drive manufacturing program plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, resource requirements, and cost targets
Set goals, track deliverables, identify risk and drive mitigations across all stages of the project
Fully own project report-outs, presenting status, risks, mitigations and opportunities to every management tier at Tesla
Define and drive tasks to be performed by the cross-functional team
Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks
Drive review, selection, budget and schedule of external equipment automation vendors and integrators
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or similar technical engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
5-8 years working in a manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and project 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
Preferred
Experience with flexible web handling equipment and manufacturing systems is a plus, and/or fundamental understanding of tension, speed, and alignment
Comfortability with data visualization software such as Minitab/JMP and data analysis with SQL a plus
Benefits
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
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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