Technical Program Manager, NPI, Semi

The Technical Program Manager for the New Product Introduction, Semi is a multifaceted role and is responsible for launching new/insourced content into the new Semi Factory Nevada during high volume production ramp. You will be managing the entire operational perimeter from kickoff, readiness, and execution through leading cross-functional teams composed of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain, facilitating problem solving from issue definition to interim/final solution implementation and feedback. Your function as a planner and coordinator for new Semi variants and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute all early build events. You will provide essential support for the NPI Team including generating Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) for new programs/variants, ensuring compliance throughout change control process, leading process optimization/continuous improvement, and coordinating with Production/Supply Chain/Inventory Control groups to optimize excess inventory. Persistence, attention to detail, dealing with ambiguity, and ability to build strong relationships are keys to success in this TPM role.

• Drive MBOM creation, manufacturing/operations readiness, supply chain readiness, and implementation (builds)
• Scale mass production with high reliability, repeatability, and robustness targets to hit aggressive production ramp schedules with operation teams
• Participate in and lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forum
• Function as point of contact for all new variants and will lead from early builds through high volume production. Handover to sustaining team
• Develop workplans and build plans for early engineering validation units at pilot build facility
• Coordinate with material planning, supply chain, program, and NPI technicians to support and execute builds at a pilot build facility and/or SFNV

• MBOM configuration for new variants and sustaining changes. Maintain day-to-day internal relations; point of contact for all BOM issues. Lead completeness and accuracy audits throughout the Program lifecycle

• Ensure excess inventory is properly accounted for at product launch and throughout the entire product lifecycle

• Establish, evolve, and improve the process and policies, standards, and systems of BOM change management

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of manufacturing process, supply chain management, vehicle engineering, technical program management experience
• Strong preference on prior automotive engineering background
• Technical experience in vehicle product development and program management is preferred
• Familiarwith Excel, PPT, Jira, Auto CAD, SolidWorks, CATIA or similar software
• Strong understanding of multidiscipline (Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial) engineering fundamentals
• Ability to implement engineering first principles in problem solving methodology
• Be agile to de-prioritize and prioritize based on program milestone and deliverables
• Capability to lead with high ambiguity and undefined scope
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally throughout the horizontal and vertical organization

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