Jobs · Project Management · California

Robotics Technical Program Manager, Actuator Manufacturing

Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject Management$104k–$234k/yrFull-time

What You'll Do

  • Lead end-to-end project management for actuator manufacturing from process development to manufacturing line implementation
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
  • Cookordination with cross functional teams on multiple continents to prioritize and manage high-impact changes and drive improvements to all relevant project schedules
  • Drive design-for-manufacturability and process capability improvements
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and suppliers
  • Manage technical documentation, validation, and production readiness reviews
  • Track and report project status using KPIs and performance metrics
  • Support sourcing, tooling, and supplier qualification for actuator components
  • Coordinate production ramp-up efforts, including process validation and operator training
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and project execution

What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • 3+ years of experience in project management in a manufacturing environment, with a preference of high-volume manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machining, assembly, and testing processes
  • Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented, with strong technical communication ability - able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project and Jira
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical plans
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage)
  • Vision plans
  • HSA Contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Other financial benefits
  • Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$104,000 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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