Tesla · 8 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, New Product Introduction
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelTesla is seeking a Technical Program Manager for their New Product Introduction team. This role involves managing product design changes through to high volume manufacturing and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive all new products or programs’ introduction into the factory/factories (from program scope, product definition, MBOM creation, supply chain readiness, to implementation
Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities including slow builds, part trials, design iterations, DV/PV validation, and PPA
Scale mass production with high reliability, repeatability and robustness targets to hit aggressive production ramp schedules with operation teams
Approve design changes by reviewing engineering drawings (2D drawings and CAD) and engineering data (strength of materials, NVH, heat transfer, vehicle integration, and design tolerance stack up)
Manage significant sample size part trials with Associates, Technicians, and Engineers and define KPI metrics of success (Safety, Quality, OEE, Production Targets)
Oversee the complete manufacturing validation for the program -- drive supply chain readiness and handover from launch planning to production planning; organize and oversee factory transition; and follow-up on excess/obsolescence planning and post-program/service introduction activities
Participate in and lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums. Provide concise and clear updates on status, action plans, and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of multidiscipline (Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial) engineering fundamentals
Ability to implement engineering 1st principles in problem solving methodology
Be agile to de-prioritize and prioritize based on program milestone and deliverables
Capability to lead with high ambiguity and undefined scope
Effectively communicate cross-functionally throughout the horizontal and vertical organization
Preferred
Strong preference on prior automotive engineering background
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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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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