Technical Program Manager, New Product Introduction

What To Expect

The Technical Program Manager for the New Product Introduction team is responsible for taking a product design change from concept to high volume Manufacturing, including all the in-between steps. During major build events, they manage the entire operational parameters from kickoff, track readiness, and execute by leading cross-functional teams composed of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

This high impact role facilitates problem-solving from issue definition, root cause analysis, containment, preventative actions, implementation, and feedback. Key attributes include persistence, attention to detail, handling ambiguity, and building strong relationships.

What You'll Do

• Drive all new products or programs' introduction into the factory/factories (from program scope, product definition, MBOM creation, supply chain readiness, to implementation Plan)
• Organize and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities including slow builds, part trials, design iterations, DV/PV validation, and PPAScale mass production with high reliability, repeatability, and robustness targets to hit aggressive production ramp schedules with operation teams
• Approve design changes by reviewing engineering drawings (2D drawings and CAD) and engineering data (strength of materials, NVH, heat transfer, vehicle integration, and design tolerance stack up)
• Manage significant sample size part trials with Associates, Technicians, and Engineers and define KPI metrics of success (Safety, Quality, OEE, Production Targets)
• Oversee the complete manufacturing validation for the program -- drive supply chain readiness and handover from launch planning to production planning; organize and oversee factory transition; and follow-up on excess/obsolescence planning and post-program/service introduction activities
• Participate in and lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums. Provide concise and clear updates on status, action plans, and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive levels

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of multidiscipline (Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial) engineering fundamentals
• Ability to implement engineering 1st principles in problem solving methodology
• Prior automotive engineering background preferred
• Able to be agile to de-prioritize and prioritize based on program milestones and deliverables
• Capable of leading with high ambiguity and undefined scope
• Effective communication cross-functionally throughout the horizontal and vertical organization

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans (plan options with $0 payroll deduction)
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans (both with a $0 paycheck contribution)
• Company-paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program, Tesla