Technical Program Manager, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla’s world-class Cell Manufacturing team is looking for a highly motivated Technical Program Manager for an exciting new project.  As a Technical Program Manager, you are responsible for managing projects from the beginning through ramp phases and across cross functional groups.  You will drive the development and deployment of new automated manufacturing lines.  This includes concept through design, install, integration, ramp, and handover to production.  You will use your engineering background to understand the line, construction requirements, equipment, process and product requirements, technical risks, strategy for deployment and ramp, and use these to define the manufacturing program plan.  Technical Program Managers own driving the scope, schedule, implementation, and cost of the project as well as additional functions such as vendor relations, stakeholder management and report outs.  You will communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of a project slip.  Thus, this is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different groups within and outside of Tesla.  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or similar technical discipline, evidence ofexceptional experience, or equivalent
  
• 3-5 years working in a manufacturing environment, in a mixof engineering and project management roles
• Demonstrated experience in the management of engineeringprojects for mass-produced products
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage large teams
• Availability for travel domestic/international as required,sometimes multiple weeks at a time
• Knowledge and understanding of Battery Cell technology aplus
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, or other 2D/3D designtools is a plus