Technical Program Manager, Materials Engineering

Working within the Tesla Materials Engineering group, the individual will be responsible for the management of manufacturing programs for the Castings team, from conceptual phase throughout execution and validation involving high pressure die casting, melt centers and trimming and deburring lines. The individual will be coordinating tasks across the Manufacturing Engineering team and work closely with other departments and vendors. The role requires a highly organized mindset and motivation that can be transferred to the team, experience launching new technology and being able to work in extremely fast paced environment.


Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing CAPEX programs involving die casting production lines, melt centers and trimming lines, ensuring all activities have cross-functional alignment and visibility, and working closely with logistics, procurement, design, construction, and production to drive these programs to a targeted, on-time completion
• Manage all events associated with development and validation programs, including scrum meetings, sprint planning, and cross-functional reviews and financial reports to senior leadership
• Develop budget tracking tools and lead project cost reduction
• Accountable for leading and developing entire CAPEX programs from scratch, conceptual design, investment justification, lines design, fabrication, shipping, install, commissioning, and handover
• Manage program timelines and detailed equipment development schedules
• Accountable for team organization and standardization developing manufacturing equipment as well as ensuring documentation for equipment handover to the Operations team
• Work alongside Controls and Manufacturing Engineers for hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and controls troubleshooting on new equipment

Requirements

• Degree in Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Fundamental knowledge of high pressure die casting, gas and electric furnaces and die casting related processes is preferred
• 4+ years' experience in automotive or other consumer product manufacturing fields preferred
• Experience with large scale program management, supplier engagement, and cross-functional engineering collaboration
• Database and program management tool experience preferred
• Bias for action, strong leadership and communication skills, and resource management ability are critical
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing
• Experience developing capital equipment programs from scratch

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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