Technical Program Manager, Data Center Manufacturing

Tesla is seeking a highly capable Quality Technical Program Manager to support our Data Center Manufacturing site. This position will lead the quality aspects of new programs from initial development through product launch and sustained production. You will be responsible for implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), driving structured problem-solving initiatives, establishing effective quality business processes, and improving field reliability, manufacturing yield, and customer satisfaction.

The role combines strong technical quality engineering expertise with program management capabilities and cross-functional leadership.

Additionally, this position will drive Quality infrastructure readiness for greenfield manufacturing expansion, including the development of Quality spaces, capital expenditure planning, equipment deployment, commissioning, and operational readiness to support new product introduction and production ramp-up.

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new manufacturing programs, including the definition of critical product and process quality requirements, supplier qualification, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Drive complex technical problem-solving initiatives for internal and external customers using structured methodologies such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma, and Shainin
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve quality business processes, workflows, phased-gate reviews, and standardized tools and templates; establish and manage program trackers, resource plans, schedules, and progress reporting for quality-related activities and program deliverables
• Own and monitor quality performance metrics and key results across Megafactory and Energy programs, including customer satisfaction, nonconformities, warranty performance, and manufacturing yield
• Leverage statistical tools such as Minitab and JMP, databases, and scripting technologies including Python and MySQL to analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
• Participate in engineering design reviews, change management, and product and process validation activities to ensure quality and reliability requirements are achieved
• Greenfield Infrastructure Development: Lead cross-functional planning and execution of Quality infrastructure for greenfield manufacturing expansion; Develop and manage Quality capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans, budget forecasting, procurement milestones, resource planning, and cost and schedule risk mitigation
• Commissioning & Operational Readiness: Drive equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness for Quality infrastructure, ensuring validation requirements, acceptance criteria, issue resolution, and seamless handover to manufacturing operations

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years of experience combining Quality Engineering and Program/Project Management in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with Quality Core Tools, including APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PPAP, and 8D
• Demonstrated expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, Six Sigma, and Shainin
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE/ASQ), or an equivalent professional certification is preferred
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing; Experience using JIRA, developing project workflows, and coordinating phased-gate reviews
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience interpreting manufacturing performance data with statistical analysis software, plus the ability to build trusted relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing projects, including facility infrastructure development, CAPEX management, capital equipment procurement and operational readiness

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)