Sr. Technical Program Manager, NPI, LFP Cell Manufacturing

What To Expect
Sr. NPI Technical Program Manager will support the LFP Cell New Product Introduction team. This candidate will be leading launch and timeline of a new production line, then transitioning into a sustained role, tracking program schedule of product form, fit, function changes on the production line. The Sr. TPM will manage program schedules, resource allocation management, issue tracking, understanding how decisions in one area impact other departments and operational goals. The Sr. TPM will ensure both internal and cross-functional teams adhere to NPI processes and procedures.

What You'll Do

Manage the cross functional team to ensure successful launches of new products into the LFP Cell Manufacturing team

Lead build core team meetings to coordinate all aspects of prototype builds, set build plans and evaluate constraints, lead, guide, and mentor junior team members

Drive material readiness with supply chain and material planning teams

Provide direction to project engineers for priorities and trial requirements; own product roadmaps

Perform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventory

Aid in the development and roll-out of NPI structure and processes

Coordinate with Process and Quality Engineers to support new product roll outs, including hand-on oversight of manufacturing trials, troubleshooting and failure mode analysis

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum 7 years’ experience working in high volume manufacturing, at least 2 years in a Program Management role

Experience with running trials on a continuous throughput manufacturing line is preferred

Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, or quality control in high-volume production

Experience launching or scaling a new product or production line

Product design experience preferred

Executive level communication skills, both verbal and written to both technical and non-technical team members

Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams under pressure

Works well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously; Ability to adapt to changes quickly

Ability to work additional hours (after hours and weekends) as needed

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

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

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