Sr. Technical Program Manager, Cell Quality

What to Expect

Tesla's Cell 4680 Quality Team is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage quality improvement projects for cell manufacturing. This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different groups primarily within Tesla. This role interfaces across engineering disciplines within Quality, as well as Production Engineering and Operations, Cell Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Factory Design, Construction to drive deployment plans of new quality control and manufacturing processes and equipment in our innovative 4680 Cell Manufacturing area.

• Work with cross-functional teams such as Factory Design, Construction, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Engineering and Operations and other supporting functions to scope out and drive projects for new quality control and manufacturing processes and equipment in our innovative 4680 Cell Manufacturing area
• Work with external suppliers to develop comprehensive plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, risks, resource requirements, and cost targets
• Define and drive daily tasks to be performed on the manufacturing line by the multiple engineering disciplines Inform prioritization of team project work based on schedule, risk, resources, and payback
• Track status of projects and action items against the schedule / project deliverables
• Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks
• Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules for projects to the Cell engineering and leadership team
• Drive delivery of selected manufacturing project scope

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience working with development, installation, and ramping up of mass production manufacturing equipment, in a mixture of engineering and project management roles (experience in battery cell manufacturing is a plus)
• Experience with Project Management tools, including Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence and other Agile Project Management methods
• Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating scope, resource plans, and schedules
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage teams
• Ability to identify issues and develop corrective measures to resolve
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours

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

• Medical plans > 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 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
• 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