Project Manager, NPI Remanufacturing
Tesla
Operations
Buffalo, NY, USA
Posted on Dec 8, 2024
Project Manager, NPI Remanufacturing
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Req. ID | 232783 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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What to Expect What You’ll Bring
The Project Manager will be tasked with various duties in Tesla's Buffalo, NY Remanufacturing facility, which will include team communications, orchestrate component level changes into the production lines and support the production launch of new products for specific engineering systems, including Infotainment, Exteriors, Powertrain, and Charging. Lead a cross-functional team to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met for each change. Manage each project/program from early prototype builds through to the launch of production. Act as a liaison to the cross-functional groups in the launch of the product to ensure products are optimized for costs, manufacturability, testability, supply chain flexibility and efficiency. Drive the execution of the build plan, manpower, materials, machine, and methods in order to setup the manufacturing line to meet the business and quality targets. Following the launch, manage the flow of production identifying critical elements for resolution to ensure there is a smooth transition to production within cost, quality, and capacity parameters. Serve as liaison with Service Engineering and Planning teams to strategize vehicle product compatibility, reduce service supply chain complexity and support critical projects.
What You’ll Do- Track project milestones including task duration and resource usage
- Track and maintain supplier records and generate purchase order
- Create reports showing critical path activities and schedules
- Create, manage, and update project scope, task lists and timelines, budget and costs
- Lead and conduct product trial Preparation: Ensure part availability, line readiness
- Complete Trial Report: Document observations, analysis, and results, make recommendations as needed and drive solutions. Record all issues found during trials and help drive to closure
- Provide feedback to technical project/program manager and cross-functional team members on issues, yield impact
- Manage engineering changes and bill of materials (MBOM)
- Perform project walks with system owners, support validation of manufacturing
- Assist with writing technical documents
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related or equivalent experience. Three (3) years of progressive experience in product development within a high-volume industry
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels of project staff and organization
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, able to multi-task, meet critical deadlines with eye for accuracy and attention to details
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
- Proven excellent computer skills and be able to demonstrate proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Willingness to be hands-on with hands on projects throughout the factory
- Demonstrated Part / Product Development experience
- Basic knowledge of CAD is required. CATIA experience is desirable
- Organized, dependable and self-directed
Compensation and 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.
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
- Associate Technical Program Mgr - $74,800 - $112,200/annual salary
- Technical Program Mgr - $85,000 - $127,500/annual salary
- Sr Technical Program Mgr - $105,400 - $158,100/annual salary
- Staff Technical Program Mgr - $122,400 - $183,600/annual salary
- Sr Staff Technical Program Mgr - $146,200 - $219,300/annual salary
- Principal Technical Program Mgr - $170,000 - $255,000/annual salary
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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