Technical Program Manager, Cell Manufacturing Capacity Modeling

What You'll Do

• Design and maintain a unified, end-to-end global manufacturing capacity model for the 4680 cell process (Electrode → Winding → Formation), ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment across all shops and sites
• Deep dive into production assumptions (yield, line speed, equipment availability, cycle time) to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities, transforming raw data into strategic recommendations
• Benchmark and compare capacity models across processes, regions, and sites; deliver concise, executive-ready summaries that drive investment, site expansion, and operational decisions
• Lead the identification of when, where, and how to expand capacity—balancing material supply constraints, customer demand forecasts, and technical feasibility
• Track and analyze real-time production performance (build attainment, yield, availability) vs. projections, surface trends, variances, and root causes across sites for rapid escalation and resolution
• Proactively respond to disruptions—such as material shortages, process delays, or multi-variant production challenges—by driving rapid solutions and maintaining production commitments
• Serve as the central coordination point between local production planners, global operations, supply chain, and engineering teams, ensuring seamless flow of build plan changes from site to supplier and downstream consumers

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering OR equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Mastery of large-scale data management—deep proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, macros, data modeling) and/or experience with database tools (SQL, Power BI, etc.)
• Proven experience in capacity modeling, production planning, or supply chain analytics preferred, ideally in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Exceptional analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into clear insights and persuasive recommendations for leadership
• Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results with tight deadlines and minimal handholding
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Meticulous, organized, and disciplined in documentation, tracking, and process ownership
• High energy, collaborative, and influential, able to lead without authority, build consensus, and drive alignment across global teams

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Employee Discounts and Perks Program
• Tesla Babies program
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Commuter benefits
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs