Technical Project Manager, Service NPI

Tesla•Fremont, CA

7d•$88,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Our team has an opportunity for a Technical Project Manager within our Service NPI team to support the Service Supply Chain organization for new program launches. Successful candidate will have a strong technical and project management background, and experience collaborating with broad cross-functional teams. This individual will work closely with Design Engineering, Collision Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, Material Planning and Distribution teams, acting as a technical project management lead of a vehicle launch ensuring the service parts supply chain readiness. If you look at vehicles and repair processes and imagine how it could have been done better; If you look at durable products and explore what the implications of the design mean for a global business; If you look at complex problems as an opportunity to explore novel solutions; this role gives you the opportunity to put those thoughts and solutions into the real world.

Requirements

Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering or equivalent experience
Ability to analyze assemblies through manufacturing process documentation and technical repair process documentation
Familiarity with mechanical engineering and part designs well as design for serviceability
Able to navigate financial and practical implications of decisions at global scale
Understanding of interchangeability based on Form, Fit, and Function changes the product
Understanding Change Action processes and PLM systems
Experience with CAD (Solid Works, Catia, 3DX)

Responsibilities

Lead new vehicle part implementation into Service Supply Chain, partnering with Engineering, Service Demand Planning, Material Planning, Distribution and GSM teams
Partner with Design Engineering, Global Service Development, Collision development to create the Service BOM for new vehicles, derived from the Engineering BOM and CAD to determine which parts of the vehicle will be serviced and implemented in the Service Supply Chain
Coordinate efforts to review all Engineering and Manufacturing vehicle changes to determine the cost, operations, and supply chain impact on the Service organization
Perform technical analysis of part design changes to determine iterative supersession and compatibility relationships, while partnering with Design Engineering to implement changes to reduce supply chain complexity
Collaborate with Service Engineering and Engineering Technicians to test new designs for improved serviceability
Perform End of Life part analyses to reduce obsolescence and identify the most cost-effective supply continuity strategies, and work with the planning and commercial teams to implement
Act as an advocate and technical liaison for the Service organization in Design Engineering and Manufacturing NPI activities

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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