Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Technical Program Manager - Manufacturing Engineering, Module & Pack

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management fields.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.
Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to work cross-functionally, manage large teams, and adapt quickly to changes.
Experience with high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction.
A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches of new manufacturing lines.
Collaborate with global teams to develop novel and complex automation equipment.
Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for battery manufacturing projects, including process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, factory acceptance testing, shipping, site acceptance testing, and start of production.
Prepare roll-up information and reports for senior leadership on project status, blockers, and changes.
Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams.
Track equipment readiness and project costs, and drive cost management improvements.
Provide technical leadership and project management to identify creative, timely solutions to key program challenges.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	269196
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Technical Program Manager to join the Battery Pack Manufacturing team. You will manage program execution from product design to factory operations, collaborating with world-class engineers who design and manufacture high-volume battery lines.  The role requires a highly organized mindset, passion for launching new technologies, and exceptional ability to unite teams for results. Our manufacturing processes and schedules push physical limits, demanding extreme attention to detail while driving cross-functional teams to execute quickly and at high quality. You will foster collaboration across design engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, and production to align with company priorities. Additionally, you will understand project opportunities, challenges, and dependencies; translate scattered information into concise, complete messages; and communicate them to every team member. As the business process development lead, you will develop, maintain, and implement tools and processes to accelerate battery manufacturing execution, achieve cross-functional alignment, and deliver highly efficient systems.

Job Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches of new manufacturing lines
Collaborate with global teams to develop novel and complex automation equipment
Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for battery manufacturing projects, including process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, shipping, SAT, and SOP
Prepare roll-up information and reports for senior leadership on project status, blockers, and changes
Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams
Track equipment readiness, project costs, and drive cost management improvements
Provide technical leadership and project management to identify creative, timely solutions to key program challenges

Job Requirements

5+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management fields
Can communicate with technical and non-technical team members effectively
Works well under pressure and manages conflicting priorities with ease
Ability to work cross-functionally, manage large teams, and adapt to changes quickly
Experience with high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

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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