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# Technical Program Manager, Launch Engineering

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $144,800.0 - $253,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18841923/Technical-Program-Manager-Launch-Engineering-California-Fremont

## About the Role

* Degree in Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
 * 5-10+ years of Manufacturing Engineering / Program Management experience in a fast paced, highly fluid large scale manufacturing environment
 * Deep Manufacturing Knowledge - Firm understanding of how complex production lines are planned and how they operationalize: layout optimization, equipment installation, FMEA, DFM, line balancing, OEE, error proofing, etc.
 * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & schematics, plan sets, and 3D renderings
 * Exceptional interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization
 * Able to communicate with senior and executive level leadership effectively and confidently
 * Proficiency with common workplace software (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Confluence, Jira)
 * Curiosity to learn and a passion to solve difficult high impact problems
 * Prior experience in Automotive BIW or General Assembly manufacturing is a plus

## Description

The Fremont Launch Engineering team is seeking a Staff Engineer, to oversee installation and / or modification of high-volume manufacturing lines to meet Tesla's ambitious goal to meet 5 million vehicles per year by 2030. While the engineers dene solutions to technical challenges, the TPM oversees business case, scope, timeline, budget, space layouts. They use this knowledge to identify gaps in technical scope to ensure that Programs are executed seamlessly alongside ongoing factory operations.
What You'll Do

 * Drive stakeholder integration across Factory, Global Manufacturing, and Support Functions to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment
 * Lead or participate in Cross Functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums to provide clear updates on program status and recovery plans at both working and executive level
 * Identify top risks and develop mitigation strategies for the program, escalate when necessary
 * Integrate, build, monitor and control Program Cost and Schedules
 * Lead funding approval cycles by developing budgets and facilitating leadership approvals
 * Liaison with Planning, Engineering, Construction, Design, NPI and Manufacturing teams to execute onsite demolition, construction, and line installation activities
 * Drive planning activities of the program into the factory with the target to meet or exceed program milestones
 * Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to be a trusted integrator that removes roadblocks for teams to execute flawlessly
 * Build and optimize systems to improve interface management with various stakeholders