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What to Expect
The New Product Introduction Technical Project Manager is responsible for
analyzing the effect of production changes through the use of validation
trials within manufacturing operations. The Technical Project Manager is
responsible for supporting the development of new processes and carrying out
each trial exactly to the established product specification. This includes
managing the qualification and validation of product and parts for a program
from early prototype builds to launch of the production line and volume ramp
of a new product.
The primary role of the Technical Project Manager will be to test and validate
systems and parts involved in product development and manufacturing in order
to ensure products are of the highest quality. To support this, the Technical
Project Manager will also establish validation standards, develop testing
protocols, prepare equipment, document test results, and maintain records.
Additionally, the Technical Project Manager will identify, report, and adjust
equipment or processes that require improvement.
The Technical Project Manager will collaborate with design, manufacturing
engineering, quality, configuration management, production, safety, and
service departments.
This role supports the Fremont Powertrain Programs in Fremont, CA.
What You'll Do
Assist in reviewing engineering design changes in Tesla PLM (product
lifecycle management) system
Lead and conduct manufacturing line trials for new products or processes
Provide feedback to technical program manager and cross functional team
members on issues, yield impact, or manufacturability associated with
trial run.
Conduct Trial Preparation: Ensure part availability, line readiness, and
pre-requisite data obtained and consolidated
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
Manage Trial Recovery: Ensure manufacturing lines are validated and/or
restored to prior condition post-trial(s). Evaluate the success of each
trial (yield, downtime, cost, safety, etc.)
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on trials to ensure proper
validation procedures are followed
Track all trial details in PCA tracking system for approvals
Participate in weekly change control meetings with cross-functional
project team and provide updates and lead discussions on trials and part
qualifications.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
2-3 years working in a manufacturing environment
Production Operations Knowledge - Has a general understanding of how
complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial
workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error
proofing, etc
Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation
to new products (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)
Process engineering skills desired (process development/improvement, data
analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization, etc.)
Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics
to process measurement and control
Fundamental understanding of manufacturability, process design, process
validation, and assembly methods
Interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization,
especially skilled at working with direct labor force to understand
challenges, and work on developing optimal solutions using structured
methods
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings or CAD models
Skillful with electrical and computer-based tools, including precision
measuring equipment,
electrical test equipment, and computer databases
Experience with semi-automated manufacturing equipment a plus
Must be reliable, innovative, committed, and quality focused
Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures,
requirements, and policiesrelated to specialized projects
Excellent written and verbal skills; Ability to communicate across
cultures and geographicregions
Ability to communicate and coordinate activities
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, occasionally requiring
extended hours
Can provide leadership and work closely with cross-functional departments
Able to lift 30-50 pounds
