Project Manager jobs in United States, California, Lathrop

• Manage daily operations of material flow to the line, and finished goods outbound to the customers
• Govern, and ensure core KPI targets are met in safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery
• Ensure on-time delivery of parts and material to the manufacturing lines and outbound shipments to customers
• Manage warehouse inventory and material flow processes to optimal levels and drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy
• Lead efforts to optimize space and manpower, while ensuring downstream customer satisfaction
• Assertively solve daily problems by applying Tesla problem-solving methodology to identify root causes, drive countermeasures and prevent repeat issues
• Develop strategic partnerships with production and functional leadership to influence positive change across the Megafactory site
• Lead and develop a technical team, including engineers and technicians, for the purposes of maintaining fixed/mobile conveyance, rack/returnable fleets, local PIT and semi truck production control equipment
• Lead continuous improvement activities, including rapid improvement events, to drive continuous improvements
• Conduct daily safety, and process audits to ensure adherence to safety protocols and compliance to standard work

• 7+ years in a material handling, production control and/or warehouse distribution in a leadership role
• Minimum requirement of 2 years as a PC Manager in a high volume, automated manufacturing facility or high scale, automated logistics operation
• Experience in warehouse management, inventory management, internal conveyance, and yard flow
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Finance, Global Supply Chain and Logistics
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment by establishing and enforcing operational standards and procedures
• Proven ability to effectively lead and mentor people to achieve great things
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and proven ability to deploy lean concepts
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills with effective strength in MS Office apps for data analysis and presentation
• Enthusiastic, eager, and ready for all challenges

• Develop & maintain standardized work Instructions used in production by the production associates
• Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with the Manufacturing Process Engineers
• Develop training programs and hiring plans for production associates
• Support of control plans to assure critical features are controlled through the production process
• Manage Supervisors, Leads and Production Associates and develop the team structures used in the Tesla Factory
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area

• 5+ years’ experience of production and opertions leadership with LEAN Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Experience and thorough knowledge of production systems and processes
• Experience managing teams of people in a production environment as well as hiring and developing new team members in a production environment
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery & costs)
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success

• Successfully deliver, design build, and self-performed construction projects
• Ensure on time, or ahead of time delivery of construction projects, enabling your teams to solve problems and prioritize execution
• Promote a safe and quality driven culture, both project and companywide
• Use efficient and aesthetic communication methods to escalate roadblocks or communicate successes as necessary, including the ability to clearly communicate risks
• Employ a can-do attitude, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and aligned to the project’s goals
• Provide the best product for your respective project’s customer or end users, keeping projects moving forward and fixing concerns as they arise.
• Track and understand all project costs at a fundamental level, challenging design revision, RFIs and change orders to ensure Tesla receives the best value

• Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Ideally 6 years minimum of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills are a must
• Advanced knowledge and proven delivery on Civil, Structural, and Architectural, Mechanical, electrical, life safety and controls scopes
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Construction Cost/Data Analysis
• Willingness to get your hands dirty as needed to complete objectives and lead your times through challenging projects
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals

• Lead a team comprising Project Coordinators, Buyers, Superintendents, and craft personnel
• Foster a culture focused on safety and quality across projects and throughout the company
• Conduct constructability reviews of design packages
• Maintain a proactive, can-do attitude to align stakeholders with project goals
• Identify project risks and opportunities, actively managing them throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control requirements
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and commissioning teams
• Conduct Lessons Learned sessions during and after each project
• Enforce high standards for document configuration control and ensure incorporation of RFIs into final Record drawings

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil/structural/architectural fields, including 5 years as a Project Manager
• Previous experience managing projects valued at $25M or more
• Proficiency in material take offs and estimating from construction drawings
• Ability to read, interpret, and manage changes to construction drawings
• Strong skills in Construction baseline development, change control, cost/schedule performance, and variance analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Manage Change Control Management for all new scope of work

You will set vision and execution strategy for NPI builds (A through D), ensuring operational excellence, build quality, and cost targets are met. You will also drive the evolution of scalable NPI processes and tools across the organization. You will grow and develop leaders within your org, foster technical and programmatic excellence, and be a key thought partner to senior leaders in manufacturing and product engineering.

• Lead and scale the NPI organization, setting strategic direction and managing a team of TPMs to deliver successful product launches across A–D build phases
• Drive cross-functional program execution, aligning engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to meet build readiness, cost, and ramp goals
• Develop and standardize NPI processes, building scalable systems and best practices that enable speed, clarity, and repeatable success across programs and sites
• Communicate program health and risks to senior leadership, providing clear visibility into milestones, resource trade-offs, and execution blockers
• Coach and grow NPI leaders, fostering a high-performing, technically strong team culture rooted in ownership, accountability, and development

• Degree in Engineering, or relevant experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years managing technical program teams or manager-level direct reports
• Demonstrated experience leading NPI programs in a production/manufacturing environment; high-volume or automated environments preferred
• Proven ability to lead and scale TPM teams; track record of building team capability and succession planning
• Deep understanding of cross-functional program execution: product design, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and quality systems
• Strong executive communication skills; able to influence and align at all levels of the organization
• Expertise in structured program management methodologies; experienced with agile or hybrid development cycles
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity; thrives under pressure in dynamic, high-stakes environments

• Drive end-to-end design management for facility infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration across all engineering disciplines
• Partner with manufacturing teams to translate production requirements into efficient, scalable infrastructure solutions that optimize performance and cost
• Collaborate with internal/external EPC teams to ensure designs and specifications meet Tesla's engineering standards
• Direct the complete design process from concept through implementation, including basis of design documentation, detailed drawings, and value engineering
• Lead constructability reviews and coordinate cross-disciplinary design integration to prevent conflicts and optimize installation efficiency
• Conduct thorough capacity and risk analyses for capital infrastructure projects while developing and validating cost estimates at the conceptual phase
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers while fostering an innovative design environment
• Create adaptable designs that accommodate future growth while maintaining ability to defend design decisions to leadership
• Synthesize complex technical information into clear presentations that drive strategic decision-making

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years of experience in design management and engineering design
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with NCEES record and ability to obtain California PE license
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial facility design and infrastructure systems
• Thorough knowledge of ICC codes and California Title 24 requirements
• Proven construction administration experience including RFI and submittal review
• Excellence in project management and cross-functional team leadership
• Advanced proficiency in technical software including Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Knowledgable in sustainable design practices and energy efficiency preferred
• Strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects preferred

• Lead and manage industrial engineers and technicians
• Manage capacity planning standards for all manufacturing lines
• Collaborate with operations, management, and stakeholder teams to optimize staffing and maximize operational efficiency
• Assess current labor productivity and performance metrics, analyze workforce data, and forecast labor needs based on operational demands
• Develop and implement labor plans that align with operational goals and budget constraints
• Define optimization models for scenarios like inventory, job scheduling, material requirements, and material flow
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing functions to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth
• Provide feedback and optimize site layouts for production, material flow, construction, and facilities
• Develop and maintain process and manufacturing data and plans, applying PDCA, Continuous Improvement, and Lean methodologies
• Standardize metrics and problem-solving tools

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or with equivalent experience
• 5+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive projects with diverse teams in a manufacturing environment
• Experience quantifying and solving ambiguous problems at a systems level
• Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with layouts in AutoCAD
• Experience designing greenfield facility layouts and/or manufacturing processes is a plus
• Experience with discrete event simulation software (ARENA, Flex Sim, etc.)