Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Technical Program Manager - Cell Manufacturing Capacity Modeling

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability is required.
Mastery of large-scale data management is required, including deep proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, macros, and data modeling) and/or experience with database tools such as SQL and Power BI.
Strong analytical ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into clear insights and persuasive recommendations for leadership is required.
Ability to thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results with tight deadlines and minimal handholding is required.
Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
Meticulous, organized, and disciplined documentation, tracking, and process ownership are required.
Ability to lead without authority, build consensus, and drive alignment across global teams is required.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain a unified, end-to-end global manufacturing capacity model for the 4680 cell process (Electrode → Winding → Formation), ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment across all shops and sites.
Analyze production assumptions, including yield, line speed, equipment availability, and cycle time, to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities, and turn raw data into strategic recommendations.
Benchmark and compare capacity models across processes, regions, and sites, and deliver concise, executive-ready summaries to inform investment, site expansion, and operational decisions.
Lead identification of when, where, and how to expand capacity while balancing material supply constraints, customer demand forecasts, and technical feasibility.
Track and analyze real-time production performance, including build attainment, yield, and availability, against projections; surface trends, variances, and root causes across sites for rapid escalation and resolution.
Respond to disruptions such as material shortages, process delays, or multi-variant production challenges by driving rapid solutions and maintaining production commitments.
Coordinate local production planners, global operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure build plan changes flow seamlessly from site to supplier and downstream consumers.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in capacity modeling, production planning, or supply chain analytics is preferred, ideally in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	261791
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla’s Cell Engineering team is looking for a Technical Program Manager to play a pivotal role in accelerating the global expansion of our 4680 cell manufacturing capacity. This is a mission-critical position at the heart of Tesla’s cell manufacturing team, you will design, build, and maintain the global capacity model that powers strategic decisions for Tesla cell production globally. Your insights will directly influence how quickly we bring high-performance, low-cost batteries to market.</p><p>This is a high-impact, fast-paced role for a data-driven innovator who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing execution, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership. You’ll be the analytical backbone behind our ability to scale cell production with precision, agility, and foresight, turning complex manufacturing data into clear, actionable strategies for executive leadership.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Design and maintain a unified, end-to-end global manufacturing capacity model for the 4680 cell process (Electrode → Winding → Formation), ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment across all shops and sites
Deep dive into production assumptions (yield, line speed, equipment availability, cycle time) to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities, transforming raw data into strategic recommendations
Benchmark and compare capacity models across processes, regions, and sites; deliver concise, executive-ready summaries that drive investment, site expansion, and operational decisions
Lead the identification of when, where, and how to expand capacity—balancing material supply constraints, customer demand forecasts, and technical feasibility
Track and analyze real-time production performance (build attainment, yield, availability) vs. projections, surface trends, variances, and root causes across sites for rapid escalation and resolution
Proactively respond to disruptions—such as material shortages, process delays, or multi-variant production challenges—by driving rapid solutions and maintaining production commitments
Serve as the central coordination point between local production planners, global operations, supply chain, and engineering teams, ensuring seamless flow of build plan changes from site to supplier and downstream consumers

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering OR equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Mastery of large-scale data management—deep proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, macros, data modeling) and/or experience with database tools (SQL, Power BI, etc.)
Proven experience in capacity modeling, production planning, or supply chain analytics preferred, ideally in high-volume manufacturing environments
Exceptional analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into clear insights and persuasive recommendations for leadership
Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results with tight deadlines and minimal handholding
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Meticulous, organized, and disciplined in documentation, tracking, and process ownership
High energy, collaborative, and influential, able to lead without authority, build consensus, and drive alignment across global teams

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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