Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Energy/Charging
AUSTIN, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Sr. Technical Program Manager to join the Manufacturing Engineering, Energy Products team. In this role, you will drive program execution alongside world-class engineers responsible for designing and manufacturing our industry-leading energy products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful manufacturing line launches across Tesla locations, collaborating with global teams to develop advanced automation equipment
Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for manufacturing projects, covering process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, SAT, SOP, and shipping
Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Construction, Facilities, and Production teams
Track and report equipment readiness, project status, blockers, and changes, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and senior leadership
Monitor project costs, drive cost management improvements, and ensure projects stay within budget
Provide technical leadership and project management expertise to solve key program challenges while motivating teams to complete critical tasks
Drive collaboration across internal and cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliver results within time and resource constraints
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management
Experience in technical program or project management, ideally with multiple delivered projects of medium to large sized capital equipment systems ($1M-$25M+)
Proven experience coordinating between technical and non-technical team members effectively, and across multiple time zones
Experience with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.)
Experience leading a team in a complex construction, production, and/or manufacturing environment
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Preferred
Hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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