Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Associate Manager - Technical Programs, New Product Introduction

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A firm understanding of complex production-line operations, including industrial workings between facilities and departments, line balance, overall equipment effectiveness, and error proofing.
A background in manufacturing or industrial engineering is required; supply chain experience is highly desired.
Understanding of manufacturing validation for complex new products spanning engineering teams and manufacturing centers or factories, including methodology, validation plans, and associated key performance indicators.
A strong understanding of design for manufacture, process design, process validation, and assembly methods.
Ability to devise solutions to complicated problems.
Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Previous experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP or Oracle.
A well-versed understanding of production-line layout, flow, and modeling.
At least six years of experience as a project manager and people leader in automotive, high tech, or other high-volume or high-complexity manufacturing in a similar capacity.
A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a cross-functional new product introduction team through planning, execution, and launch of new products, including hiring, onboarding, one-on-one meetings, feedback, and accountability.
Define new product introduction strategy in line with product development timelines and business goals; own end-to-end launch processes, milestones, risk mitigation, and resource allocation.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Sales, and Service to move products from design to production.
Mentor individual contributors and emerging leaders, develop high-potential talent through stretch assignments, and build a culture of learning, innovation, and operational excellence.
Act as the primary launch contact across departments; drive communication, escalation, decision-making, and alignment with project management office standards.
Track launch key performance indicators for timeline, quality, and efficiency; run post-mortems and standardize scalable new product introduction methods, including PCA and MRT.
Lead manufacturing validation, supply chain readiness, factory transition, excess and obsolescence planning, and post-program or service introduction.
Plan and coordinate pre-launch builds and ramp with operations; oversee manufacturing bill of materials finalization and factory systems validation using MRP, ERP, and MES.
Run cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums, with clear status and recovery plans at working and executive levels.
Drive open-point closure for a non-event launch and author weekly or as-needed status, summary, and issue-resolution reports.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in a supporting field is highly preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	288509
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Manager of Technical programs is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of new product introductions for Body in White across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams. This role manages a team of engineers, project coordinators, and technical specialists (typically 3+ direct reports). Spend 50% or more of time on people management, including performance reviews, development planning, hiring, and team decision-making. Additionally, the manager should be able to work as an individual contributor, if required, for successful on-time launch of new products, resolution of cross-functional bottlenecks, and alignment with production ramp targets.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Lead and manage a cross-functional NPI team through planning, execution, and launch of new Tesla products, including hiring, onboarding, 1:1s, feedback, and accountability
Define NPI strategy in line with product development timelines and business goals; own end-to-end launch processes, milestones, risk mitigation, and resource allocation
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Sales, and Service to move products from design to production
Mentor ICs and emerging leaders, develop high-potential talent via stretch assignments, and build a culture of learning, innovation, and operational excellence
Act as the primary launch contact across departments; drive communication, escalation, decision-making, and alignment with PMO standards
Track launch KPIs (timeline, quality, efficiency); run post-mortems and standardize scalable NPI methods (PCA, MRT, etc.)
Lead manufacturing validation, supply chain readiness, factory transition, excess/obsolescence planning, and post-program/service introduction
Plan and orchestrate pre-launch builds and ramp with operations; oversee MBOM finalization and factory systems validation (MRP, ERP, MES)
Run cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums, with clear status and recovery plans at working and executive levels
Drive open-point closure for a non-event launch and author weekly/as-needed status, summary, and issue-resolution reports

Job Requirements

Production Operations Knowledge - Has a firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error proofing, etc
Background in manufacturing/industrial engineering required; supply chain highly desired
Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)
Great understanding of design for manufacture, process design, process validation, and assembly methods
Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems
Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Previous experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc)
Has a well-versed understanding of production line layout, flow, and modeling
Minimum of Six (6) years’ experience as a PM and people leader in automotive, high tech, or other high volume/high complexity manufacturing in a similar capacity coupled with demonstration of exceptionable ability
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related technical field required (Master’s Degree in supporting field highly preferred)

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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