Engineering Program Manager, Seating

Tesla Motors is seeking an incredibly sharp, fast on their toes Engineering Program Manager to manage the product development of our next generation seating platforms, new products, and future seat programs. This person will coordinate over all aspects of a program regarding timing, quality, and cost. This requires maintaining and adjusting overall program schedule, help with identifying and resolving concerns regarding industrial design, Engineering, product development, supplier selection and readiness, manufacturability, and testing (e.g., durability, reliability, compliance).
Furthermore, the Engineering Program Manager will leverage their experience to ensure the best possible value for Tesla in terms of funding requirements (tooling and ED&T) and part costs. This person will interact with multiple departments, Creative Studio, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Launch, Manufacturing, Finance, and the rest of the Program Management team.

Responsibilities

• Tracking, reporting, and maintaining statuses and investigations of: schedule, mass, and cost. Including but not limited to creation and maintenance of dashboards depicting latest program design statuses
• Coordinate, manage and track multiple design iterations with CAE and Manufacturing team for design validation
• Work with other engineering program leaders to coordinate and manage prototype development, schedule, and builds
• Establish, organize, and track physical design validation targets and test cases for new product introduction. Crash / Abuse Testing, Reliability & Durability Testing, Corrosion Testing
• Define, drive, and implement program requirements from Concept to mass production and sustaining
• Derive workflows, timelines, communications/channels, risks, and mitigation plans
• Defining critical paths, and any other issues that arise for the launch and validation of new seating systems and components in all Tesla factory locations current Fremont, Austin, Shanghai, and Berlin and future
• Work cross functionally with Design Studio, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, NPI, Production and Service to establish new program cadence
• Work continuously with supplier project managers to keep their timelines in line with program timelines and deliverables. Drive expediting discussions, engineering changes and their impact on cost and timing
• Work with other EPMs, PMI TPMs, and Vehicle PMO to drive continuous and efficient communication. Drive business case studies and along with tooling tracking and for part, project, and program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in automotive program management proven by successful model launch(es)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lead cross functional teams

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation

$88,000 - $216,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

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.

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