NPI Manager, Energy

The NPI Manager will lead our Gigafactory New York (GFNY) NPI team's activity launching products,managing form/fit/function changes to launched programs, and developing the NPI team tocontinuously iterate and improve our change management processes. This role will also be responsiblefor leading and mentoring the Engineers and Program Managers on the team, helping them growpersonally and professionally.

GFNY is located in Buffalo, NY and is our Supercharging and Solar hub supporting our mission ofaccelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

• Drive all production launch and sustaining change activities for products and changes coming into the factory, targeting to meet or exceed project/program timing milestones, maintaining a "non-event launch" mentality
• Lead the GFNY NPI team and define bespoke development plans for each member in the organization to support their professional and personal growth, including setting expectations for each member's performance
• Ensure that NPI processes and guidelines are followed at all times and conduct regular reviews of the process, iterating to make improvements whenever required by business needs
• Clearly communicate program roadmaps, project/program status, risks, support needs, etc. to all levels of the organization to ensure there are no gaps in understanding of status
• Own headcount and resource planning for projects currently in progress and planned expansion activities
• Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, and Executive Leadership

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs/projects simultaneously
• Min 7 year's experience in Engineering, Program Management, and/or Manufacturing* Executive level communication skills, both verbal and written to both technical and non-technical team members
• Thorough understanding of product validation processes, production operations, DFM, material movement, etc.
• Clear understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to new products (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams
• Outstanding problem solving skills; adverse in various problem solving methodologies

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

• Mgr Technical Programs - $169,200 - $253,800/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.