Technical Program Manager, Powertrain

Tesla is looking for a highly-motivated TPM to optimize and grow our total manufacturing process of our cutting-edge Model 3 & Y Powertrain at Gigafactory Nevada, outside Lake Tahoe/Reno, Nevada. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's world class manufacturing facility in Nevada. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on critical subsystems of an incredibly exciting product.


Responsibilities

• Developing "the plan" with regards to optimizing factory and product line performance, including but not limited to performance optimization, capacity expansion, new line ramp into full production, etc.
• Driving accountability regarding project & program milestones, key initiatives, and project success criteria
• Coordinating with variety of cross-functional stakeholders to track execution of projects: production operations, engineering functions, finance & accounting, material & production planning, design teams, etc.
• Distilling many inputs into few: delivering world-class decision support for senior leaders and executives
• Membership in an integrated Industrial Engineering & TPM work unit supporting a product or program (examples: drive unit, energy products, etc.)

Requirements

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in a mix of engineering and project management fields
• Exemplary project management, people, organizational, and escalation skills
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Track record of excellence in current and prior roles, demonstrable with metrics or KPIs
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, summarization, etc
• Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

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