Technical Program Manager Powertrain jobs at Tesla in United States, Sparks

• Ensure sufficient coverage of competent, trained staff to support all Quality and Production targets in all Gigafactory manufacturing operations and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
• Identify opportunities to qualify products and processes efficiently and effectively, constantly looking for improvements
• Own execution of the control plan – tracking results to make data driven decisions. Leading issue resolution (including root cause investigation) for all audit failures and non-conforming material; Ensure Quality Operations teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement and develop individual professional development for supervisory team
• Drive a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability. Motivate your team through recognition awards; Immerse yourself within the cross functional team of production/engineering/maintenance/safety/production control/NPI organizations to provide world class customer service
• Facilitate the improvement of Quality controls and audits to prevent escape of suspect material. Support projects to ensure robustness in the quality system and its controls by implementing effective controls for suspect materials (Physical and virtual material management). Provide effective equipment and tooling to improve quality timeline and disposition. Support the allocation of resources and space to complete quality inspections and disposition without escape of material
• Focus on the development of all team members by getting to know them and understand their skills and abilities; Utilize a skills matrix that you define to evaluate and address the areas that need refinement

• 3+ year experience managing teams of people in high-volume manufacturing setting. Preferred experience managing a mixture of individual contributors and people leaders
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or other Technical discipline, evidence of exceptional experience, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to support Quality problem identification, prioritization, and resolution
• Ability to work with and develop Quality performance metrics. Ability to develop motivation and drive from team members even on challenging situations. Ability to work well under extreme pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines
• Communicate clearly using excellent written, verbal, and strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail and must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in concepts such as SPC, process capability, PFMEA, Control Plan
• Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for launching new technologies. You’ll bring teams together with a shared focus on delivering innovative solutions while pushing the limits of design, manufacturing processes, and program schedules. You’ll coordinate collaboration across Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams, ensuring alignment with company priorities. By understanding each project’s opportunities, challenges, and dependencies, you’ll translate complex information into clear, concise communication that keeps every team member informed. Proactively identifying and removing roadblocks, you’ll help maximize team efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring successful program execution.

• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful manufacturing line launches across Tesla locations, collaborating with global teams to develop advanced automation equipment
• Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for manufacturing projects, covering process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, SAT, SOP, and shipping
• Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Construction, Facilities, and Production teams
• Track and report equipment readiness, project status, blockers, and changes, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and senior leadership
• Monitor project costs, drive cost management improvements, and ensure projects stay within budget
• Provide technical leadership and project management expertise to solve key program challenges while motivating teams to complete critical tasks
• Drive collaboration across internal and cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliver results within time and resource constraints

• 3+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management
• Experience in technical program or project management, ideally with multiple delivered projects of medium to large sized capital equipment systems ($1M-$25M+)
• Proven experience coordinating between technical and non-technical team members effectively, and across multiple time zones
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.)
• Experience leading a team in a complex construction, production, and/or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, preferred
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

• Lead, manage and develop a team of technical trainers and instructional designers
  
• Accountable for the facilitation of in-person and virtual service training programs, ensuring they are delivered a high level of quality
  
• Work cross-functionally with the L&D teams across North America to support development and identify effective and efficient training solutions to support the business
  
• Manage fleet, tooling, parts and equipment for classroom and lab use
  
• Manage training facilities and ensure they are well organized, secure, and clean
  
• Coordinate and communicate with Tesla Semi customers regarding training strategy and scheduling of instructor led trainings
  
• Measure, report and provide insights to assist the business in the review of the effectiveness of programs
  

• Ability to travel 25-50% of time
  
• Experience with people management and leading Technical Training Teams
  
• Proven ability in Learning Management Systems, learning design, and experience with building curriculum
  
• Workday may often be spent engaging in repetitious duties like lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, and standing
  
• Maintain and perform top level professional integrity and appearance as a Service Training Program Leader
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
  
• Valid driver’s license required
  

• Assist with development of the site-specific QA/QC program while driving a quality culture that embraces both “right first time” and continuous learning approach that improves project efficiency and quality
• Establish and maintain working relationships with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, commissioning agents and vendors to ensure that the site-specific QC Program is followed for all projects
• Executes the specific inspections on materials, equipment and construction/installation deliveries and activities on site
• Confirm that scopes of work installation conforms to approved design drawings, specifications, and method
• Witness & perform construction complete inspection checks & writes QC reports verifying proper install per design & code standards
• Obtain relevant documentation and ensure the correct implementation of the Inspection Test Plans for all things related to mechanical, plumbing & fire protection
• Assist and coordinate final handover documentation including completion of construction punch lists

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the construction quality process, means and methods, and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances
• Experience in the construction quality management of mission critical facilities
• Ability to research building codes (UMC, ICC, UL, IBC, other) and interpret the requirements against installed product
• Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Commissioning and/or multiple discipline experience is a plus

• Management of the planning, procurement, execution and close-out of Core and Shell structural and architectural systems, including Building dry in and interior fit outs
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems
• Develop and manage execution plans to ensure cost and schedule expectations are achieved
• Develop and manage funding requests for new projects
• Perform constructability reviews during design development to ensure engineering documents meet project needs
• Work with the Procurement team to create biddable work packages and verify contractor proposals against cost/schedule estimates for purchase
• Interface with engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience as a Project or Construction Manager on $50M+ industrial or commercial construction projects
• Proven experience in the areas of process piping, wet and dry systems, plumbing and other mechanical systems associated with manufacturing facilities
• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards, including ASTM, ASHRAE and ASME
• Proficiency in Construction baseline development, change control, cost/schedule performance and variance analysis
• Willingness to spend a high percentage of time in the field to ensure project objectives are being met
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals

• Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required
• Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business
• Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision
• Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders
• Must be able to perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to class or work scheduled shifts

• Demonstrates ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments
• Ability to learn new technology
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed as well as potential overtime
• Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates
• Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment
• Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

• Carson City: Western Nevada College
• Dayton: 5 Pine Cone Rd
• Fallon: Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot
• Fernley: Walmart parking lot
• Lemmon Valley: Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot
• Reno: Whitney Peak Hotel, Lawlor Event Center, Whitaker Park, UNR, Reno Town Mall
• South Reno: Summit Mall
• Sparks: Centennial Plaza and Pioneer Meadows Marketplace
• Other Locations: Yerington and Silver Springs

• Manage operating status, planned/unplanned outages, and overall facility and utility operations
• Develop, oversee, and continuously improve programs, procedures, and SOPs for facility operations
• Support, train, and coach staff in operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
• Identify and implement building improvements and equipment modifications to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team to optimize facility systems and execute activities effectively
• Champion a high-performance safety culture while driving compliance with performance and talent management criteria

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, solar, or battery manufacturing facilities
• Expert knowledge and application of first principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive experience with complex facility systems, including process, mechanical, electrical, and controls
• Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams and operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in cleanroom environments is a plus