Looking for Technical Program Manager— Cell Manufacturing, Electrode Full Time

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What to Expect

Tesla’s Cell Manufacturing Team is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage new cell manufacturing equipment projects. This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different groups within and outside of Tesla. You will interface with Factory Design, Construction, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Engineering and Operations to drive deployment plans of new internal manufacturing lines in our innovative Electrode area.

You will be immersed in engineering projects from design through install, commissioning, ramp, and handover to production. You will use your engineering background to understand the product requirements, technical risks, and validation strategy to accelerate the deployment process. You will communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of a project slip.

You will be based out of Fremont, California with opportunity for some travel to other Tesla sites and vendors.

What You’ll Do

• Work with cross-functional teams such as Factory Design, Construction, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Engineering and Operations and other supporting functions to scope out and drive projects for deployment of Cell Electrode manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Work with external suppliers to develop comprehensive plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, risks, resource requirements, cost targets.
• Define and drive tasks to be performed by the multiple engineering disciplines. Inform prioritization of team project work based on schedule, risk, resources, and payback. Track status of projects and action items against the schedule.
• Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks.
• Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules for projects to the Cell leadership team.
• Drive delivery of selected manufacturing project scope.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar technical engineering discipline), and/or evidence of exceptional experience.
• 5-10 years working with development, installation and ramping up of manufacturing equipment, in a mix of engineering and project management roles.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of engineering projects for mass-produced products.
• Experience in Project Management tools, including Microsoft Project, JIRA and Confluence and other Agile Project Management methods.
• Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating scope and schedules.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
• Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies.
• Ability to identify issues and develop corrective measures to resolve.
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Experience with Roll-to-Roll processing such as Calendaring, Lamination, Coating, and Slitting equipment is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other 2D/3D design tools is a plus.

Compensation and BenefitsBenefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Expected Compensation

$80,000 – $258,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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