Manufacturing Program Manager

InfoStride; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla in Austin, TX is seeking a Sr. Technical Program Manager for Manufacturing Engineering, Module & Pack. You will manage program execution from design to factory operations, coordinating with design, manufacturing, quality, facilities, and production teams to align with company priorities.

You will develop and implement tools and processes to accelerate battery manufacturing execution and deliver highly efficient systems, driving cross-functional alignment and timely solutions to challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering and project management.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical team members.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, manage large teams, and adapt quickly.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction.
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches of new manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate with global teams to develop novel and complex automation equipment.
• Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for battery manufacturing projects, including process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, shipping, SAT, and SOP.
• Prepare roll-up information and reports for senior leadership on project status, blockers, and changes.
• Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams.
• Track equipment readiness, project costs, and drive cost management improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and project management to identify creative, timely solutions to key program challenges.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Sr. Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Module & Pack

Job Category Manufacturing

Location AUSTIN, Texas

Job Type Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Technical Program Manager to join the Battery Pack Manufacturing team. You will manage program execution from product design to factory operations, collaborating with world-class engineers who design and manufacture high-volume battery lines.

The role requires a highly organized mindset, passion for launching new technologies, and exceptional ability to unite teams for results. Our manufacturing processes and schedules push physical limits, demanding extreme attention to detail while driving cross-functional teams to execute quickly and at high quality. You will foster collaboration across design engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, and production to align with company priorities. Additionally, you will understand project opportunities, challenges, and dependencies; translate scattered information into concise, complete messages; and communicate them to every team member. As the business process development lead, you will develop, maintain, and implement tools and processes to accelerate battery manufacturing execution, achieve cross-functional alignment, and deliver highly efficient systems.

What You’ll Do

• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches of new manufacturing lines
• Collaborate with global teams to develop novel and complex automation equipment
• Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for battery manufacturing projects, including process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, shipping, SAT, and SOP
• Prepare roll-up information and reports for senior leadership on project status, blockers, and changes
• Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams
• Track equipment readiness, project costs, and drive cost management improvements
• Provide technical leadership and project management to identify creative, timely solutions to key program challenges

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management fields
• Can communicate with technical and non-technical team members effectively
• Works well under pressure and manages conflicting priorities with ease
• Ability to work cross-functionally, manage large teams, and adapt to changes quickly
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing and new product introduction
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience