Technical Program Manager, NPI, Solar Manufacturing in , United States

Technical Program Manager, NPITesla is seeking a Technical Program Manager, NPI to lead new product and process introductions across solar manufacturing at a massive 100 GW scale. This role will be a core leader in our new Solar Manufacturing organization and will own taking new products, materials, and processes from concept through pilot, ramp, and handoff into high-volume manufacturing within a new greenfield facility. Scope spans all process areas, including Ingot, Wafer, and Cell manufacturing. This is a hands-on program and people leadership role for someone who thrives on cross-functional execution, launching processes, and delivering world-class safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role is core to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to amazing abundance. You will be a key driver of manufacturing readiness and ramp performance from development into the shop floor.ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team responsible for executing new product, material, and process introductions into the factory from program scope and definition through MBOM creation, supply chain readiness, pilot builds, and production implementationPlan, organize, and orchestrate pre-launch and pilot activities including slow builds, material and process trials, design/process iterations, equipment and process qualification, production readiness gates, and sample-size trialsScale introductions into mass production with high reliability, repeatability, and robustness to hit aggressive ramp schedules alongside operations teamsLead cross-functional readiness across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain; track blockers, drive recovery plans, and provide clear status at working and executive forumsOversee manufacturing validation and handoff from launch planning to production ownership, including factory/line transition, production release of process documentation, training readiness, and excess/obsolescence follow-throughOwn change control for NPI introductions, ensuring design, process, and material changes are assessed, approved, implemented, and closed with full traceabilityEnsure PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, standardized work, and release packages are complete before production release, and continuously improve the NPI playbook for faster, cleaner introductionsRequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience7+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management fields with evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs/projects simultaneously; solar or semiconductor strongly preferredProven people leadership experience building, coaching, and holding a technical team accountable for program deliveryExperience supporting factory launch, equipment start-up, technology transfer, or production rampStrong understanding of multidiscipline engineering fundamentals and ability to apply first-principles problem solvingWorking knowledge of standardized work, lean manufacturing, SPC, DOE, PFMEA, change control, and structured problem-solving frameworksClear written and verbal communication with operators, engineers, and senior leadershipCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program