Engineering Program Manager, Megapack
Description For Engineering Program Manager, Megapack
Tesla's Energy Engineering group is seeking a dynamic Engineering Program Manager for their Megapack program. This role combines technical leadership with cross-functional coordination, requiring interaction with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, compliance, and field operations teams. Based in the Bay Area with some travel to California or Nevada facilities, you'll shepherd projects from concept through prototype validation to production ramp.
The position demands a unique blend of engineering expertise and program management skills, focusing on both new design engineering initiatives and existing program management for Tesla's Megapack technology. You'll be responsible for accelerating development processes, managing technical risks, and ensuring smooth manufacturing operations.
As an autonomous leader, you'll contribute to organizational productivity while managing critical aspects of the Megapack program. The role offers competitive compensation ($100,000-$216,000 annually) plus additional benefits including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, and stock options. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to make a significant impact in sustainable energy technology at a leading innovative company.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical understanding, proven project management experience, and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams. You'll be at the forefront of Tesla's energy storage solutions, helping to advance sustainable energy technology while working with cutting-edge products and systems.
Responsibilities For Engineering Program Manager, Megapack
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify and scope Megapack projects
- Manage product cost down and quality improvements
- Create and maintain schedules for design and manufacturing engineering projects
- Prioritize engineering team's work based on risk, resources and payback
- Identify creative solutions to overcome obstacles
- Define processes for risk and change management
Requirements For Engineering Program Manager, Megapack
- Experience in managing engineering projects for mass produced products
- Understanding of engineering product design cycle and release cycle
- Experience creating and maintaining schedules
- Understanding of multilevel Bill of Material hierarchy
- Ability to inspire confidence across management levels
- Cross-functional work experience
- Degree in engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing preferred)
Benefits For Engineering Program Manager, Megapack
- Medical Insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
