Engineering Build Manager, Energy Products

Tesla's Energy Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage New Product Introduction (NPI) build planning during Engineering phases for new hardware design programs across Energy: Residential and Industrial Storage, and DC and AC Charging. This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many distinct groups within and outside of Tesla.
You will interface with engineering program management, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, compliance, system test, reliability, supply chain and operations to execute and track builds for various programs. Prioritize, orchestrate and arrange builds and any reworks needed, and distribute hardware to the various validation teams.
You will be immersed in early NPI design phases and work closely with EPMs and other stakeholders on sample allocation and ensure the parts purchasing aligns with the sample allocation plan. You will also build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in engineering and other teams, to ensure optimal sequencing of builds taking into account material arrival and validation priorities. You will then supervise the builds either at a Tesla facility or at a contract manufacturer. You would create tickets to record build learnings and send out daily pass-downs on builds. For builds that happen at a contract manufacturer, you would facilitate the distribution of validation samples as well as arrange and monitor any reworks to address build or validation learnings. This role will report to the Energy Engineering product development team and be based out of Palo Alto, California.
You will be based out of the Bay Area (Palo Alto) with some travel needs to our Gigafactory facilities in either Reno, Nevada; and various East Bay Area locations as our program needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the NPI buyer/planner on Clear-to-build projections and put arriving parts into inventory and escalating any gaps between projected and actual CTB for mitigation by the buyer/planner
• Deliver Engineering build and validation sample delivery plan based on clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed. Report on build progress, challenges and continuously improve cross functional execution
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with the designated buyer(s) for the build(s) in question and ensure any materials arrival issues are resolved at the working level or escalated as appropriate. Partner and work closely with engineers and engineering program managers on alternatives and deviations
• Partner with Global Supply Chain team at Tesla to leverage best practices and ensure seamless transition between early builds and supply management for later builds & production
• Supervise builds at a Tesla facility or at a contract manufacturer, create tickets to record build learnings and send out daily pass-downs on builds
• Facilitate the distribution of validation samples
• Support technician or NPI teams on build execution and quality of the build; provide visibility to and represent design engineering
• Arrange and monitor reworks to address build or validation learnings. Work with Finance, Global Supply Chain team to project BOM cost in later program phases
• Define processes that will improve risk and change management

Requirements

• At least 2 years experience in sourcing, manufacturing, finance, or supply chain management
• Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure to pay processes and supply chain operations
• Demonstrated experience in the management of engineering builds for mass produced products required
• Basic understanding of the design and validation cycle
• Demonstrated understanding of multilevel Bill of Material hierarchy, including hardware and software components
• Demonstrated understanding of product release cycle as it relates to the creation and change management of parts and BOM structures, and experience creating, maintaining and communicating schedules
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain personnel

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:

• 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)
• 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

$100,000 - $216,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + 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.