What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Engineering Program Manager position at Tesla?
Tesla is a demanding and fast paced environment, and this role requires a highly motivated self-starter with a bias for action. This role requires a highly organized individual who can synthesize complex, ambiguous requirements into scope / inputs that factory engineering and construction teams can execute to. You will drive collaboration across manufacturing, industrial engineering, infrastructure engineering, and construction teams to ensure factory launch plans are clear and executed to meet aggressive program goals. You will conduct technical deep dives into factory layout designs, infrastructure system options, and ensure factory development is adhering to Tesla's core principles. You will identify and understand program dependencies, risks, and disconnected information and distill data into clear messages / plans. You can communicate & influence a wide range of staff from senior leaders to junior staff to support project goals.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading the full design & engineering of Tesla facilities from concept to production launch
- Develop Engineering project plans and secure leadership alignment
- Defines & effectively communicates factory design scope & prioritization for factory engineering team
- Drives formation of internal and external engineering team and manages 3rd party consultant contracts and budget
- Scope & implement innovative engineering and design strategies to support aggressive program objectives
- Own execution of high-quality engineering deliverables (i.e. IFC) needed for procurement, costing, permitting, and construction activities
- Owns factory development program schedule, funding requests with broader team, and cross-functional design reviews (2D & 3D)
- Leads factory engineering technical deep dives, process safety studies, & options analysis
- Serve as main factory engineering point of contact for construction team during construction phase
- Own engineering project status reporting of progress, actions, & risks
Requirements
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 :
2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
