Sr. Technical Program Manager, Product Introduction, Cell Manufacturing

What to Expect

Sr. NPI Technical Program Manager will support the LFP Cell New Product Introduction team. This candidate will lead the launch and timeline of a new production line, then transition into a sustained role, tracking program schedule of product form, fit, and function changes on the production line. The Sr. TPM will manage program schedules, resource allocation, issue tracking, and understand how decisions in one area impact other departments and operational goals.

The Sr. TPM will ensure both internal and cross‑functional teams adhere to NPI processes and procedures.

• Manage the cross‑functional team to ensure successful launches of new products into the LFP Cell Manufacturing team.
• Lead core team meetings to coordinate all aspects of prototype builds, set build plans, evaluate constraints, and guide and mentor junior team members.
• Drive material readiness with supply chain and material planning teams.
• Provide direction to project engineers for priorities and trial requirements, and own product roadmaps.
• Perform cost analyses to reduce product cost and manage inventory.
• Aid in the development and roll‑out of NPI structure and processes.
• Coordinate with Process and Quality Engineers to support new product roll‑outs, including hands‑on oversight of manufacturing trials, troubleshooting, and failure mode analysis.

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in R&D, production, or manufacturing environments through direct line support, including running trials on a continuous throughput manufacturing line.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis or quality control in high‑volume production.
• Hands‑on experience with cell technology, battery manufacturing processes or related fields (e.g., cell assembly, electrode coating, cell testing).
• Experience launching or scaling a new product or production line.
• Product design and/or design for manufacturing experience.
• Executive‑level communication skills, both verbal and written, for technical and non‑technical team members.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage large teams under pressure.
• Works well under pressure, can manage multiple priorities, and adapts quickly to changes.
• Ability to work additional hours (after hours and weekends) as needed.

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

• Medical plans with options for $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 pay contribution.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Accounts (HSA) when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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 (flexible time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including 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.