Associate Manager, Technical Programs, NPI

<strong>What To Expect<br></strong>Manager of Technical programs is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of new product introductions for Body in White across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams. This role manages a team of engineers, project coordinators, and technical specialists (typically 3+ direct reports). Spend 50% or more of time on people management, including performance reviews, development planning, hiring, and team decision-making. Additionally, the manager should be able to work as an individual contributor, if required, for successful on-time launch of new products, resolution of cross-functional bottlenecks, and alignment with production ramp targets.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><li>Lead and manage a cross-functional NPI team through planning, execution, and launch of new Tesla products, including hiring, onboarding, 1:1s, feedback, and accountability</li><li>Define NPI strategy in line with product development timelines and business goals; own end-to-end launch processes, milestones, risk mitigation, and resource allocation</li><li>Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Sales, and Service to move products from design to production</li><li>Mentor ICs and emerging leaders, develop high-potential talent via stretch assignments, and build a culture of learning, innovation, and operational excellence</li><li>Act as the primary launch contact across departments; drive communication, escalation, decision-making, and alignment with PMO standards</li><li>Track launch KPIs (timeline, quality, efficiency); run post-mortems and standardize scalable NPI methods (PCA, MRT, etc.)</li><li>Lead manufacturing validation, supply chain readiness, factory transition, excess/obsolescence planning, and post-program/service introduction</li><li>Plan and orchestrate pre-launch builds and ramp with operations; oversee MBOM finalization and factory systems validation (MRP, ERP, MES)</li><li>Run cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums, with clear status and recovery plans at working and executive levels</li><li>Drive open-point closure for a non-event launch and author weekly/as-needed status, summary, and issue-resolution reports<br><br><br></li><strong>What You'll Bring<br><br></strong><li>Production Operations Knowledge - Has a firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error proofing, etc</li><li>Background in manufacturing/industrial engineering required; supply chain highly desired </li><li>Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)</li><li>Great understanding of design for manufacture, process design, process validation, and assembly methods</li><li>Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems</li><li>Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)</li><li>Previous experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc)</li><li>Has a well-versed understanding of production line layout, flow, and modeling</li><li>Minimum of Six (6) years’ experience as a PM and people leader in automotive, high tech, or other high volume/high complexity manufacturing in a similar capacity coupled with demonstration of exceptionable ability</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related technical field required (Master’s Degree in supporting field highly preferred) <br><br><br></li><strong>Benefits<br></strong>Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:<br><li> Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li><li> Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li><li> Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li><li> Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA</li><li> Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li><li> 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li><li> Company paid Basic Life, AD&D</li><li> Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)</li><li> Employee Assistance Program</li><li> Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays</li><li> Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li><li> Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance</li><li> Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li><li> Tesla Babies program</li><li> Commuter benefits</li><li> Employee discounts and perks program</li><li> Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)<br><br><br></li>Expected Compensation<br><br>$144,800 - $288,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits<br><br>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.<br><br>, Tesla

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