Staff Technical Program Manager, Castings

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• Staff Technical Program Manager, Castings
• Job Category
• Manufacturing
• Location
• Lathrop, California
• Req. ID
• 286576
• Job Type
• Full-time
• What to Expect

The Program Manager will be tasked with various duties in Tesla's Manufacturing/Castings and CNC facility, which will include team communications, orchestrate component level changes into the production lines and support the production launch of new products for specific engineering systems, including Castings, CNC, Assembly lines, others.

Lead a cross-functional team to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met for each change. Manage each project/program from early prototype builds through to the launch of production. Act as a liaison to the cross-functional groups in the launch of the product to ensure products are optimized for costs, manufacturability, testability, supply chain flexibility and efficiency.

Drive the execution of the build plan, manpower, materials, machine, and methods in order to setup the manufacturing line to meet the business and quality targets. Following the launch, manage the flow of production identifying critical elements for resolution to ensure there is a smooth transition to production within cost, quality, and capacity parameters.

What You’ll Do

• Manage team communications & logistics
• Track project milestones including task duration and resource usage
• Create, manage, and update project scope, task lists and timelines; create reports showing critical path activities and schedules
• Create, manage, and update project budget and costs
• Lead and conduct product trial Preparation: Ensure part availability, line readiness
• Provide feedback to technical project/program manager and cross-functional team members on issues, yield impact
• Support validation of manufacturing; manage engineering changes and bill of materials (MBOM)
• Perform project walks with system owners; ensure proper closeout of the entire project/program
• Assist with writing technical documents; 5's Projects and supporting
• Tesla-versary events coordination; manage recognition programs; manage and support Rallies; manage and coordinate coins program for tesla-versary; special events coordination

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of progressive experience in product development within a high-volume industry
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with all levels of project staff and organization
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, able to multi-task, meet critical deadlines with eye for accuracy and attention to details; organized, dependable and self-directed
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems; basic knowledge of CAD is required. CATIA experience is desirable
• Proven excellent computer skills and be able to demonstrate proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willingness to be hands-on with hands on projects throughout the factory

Benefits

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

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

Employee discounts and perks program

• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
• Expected Compensation $130,320 - $227,880/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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