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You will identify and understand program dependencies, risks, and disconnected information and distill data into clear messages/plans. You can communicate & influence a wide range of staff from senior leaders to junior staff to support project goals.What You'll DoResponsible for leading the full design & engineering of Tesla facilities from concept to production launchDevelop Engineering project plans and secure leadership alignmentDefines & effectively communicates factory design scope & prioritization for factory engineering teamDrives formation of internal and external engineering team and manages 3rd party consultant contracts and budgetScope & implement innovative engineering and design strategies to support aggressive program objectivesOwn execution of high-quality engineering deliverables (i.e. IFC) needed for procurement, costing, permitting, and construction activitiesOwns factory development program schedule, funding requests with broader team, and cross-functional design reviews (2D & 3D)Leads factory engineering technical deep dives, process safety studies, & options analysisServe as main factory engineering point of contact for construction team during construction phaseOwn engineering project status reporting of progress, actions, & risksWhat You'll BringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceExperience managing multi-disciplinary teams within Architectural/Engineering firms or design-build firmsExperience leading engineering for central plant systems (i.e. chiller plants, boiler plants, compressor plants) is a major plusFull understanding of all engineering disciplines and ability to demonstrate skills to manage engineering resourcesProven record in delivery of IFB, IFP and IFC packagesExperience designing manufacturing facilities, healthcare, laboratory, mission critical, and site infrastructure development project typesExcellent communication skills with ability to understand complex topics/ problems and distill the message clearlyPre-Construction Project Management experience is a plusBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 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, Tesla","company":"Evcareers","rawCompany":"evcareers","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T15:57:53.341Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Program Manager","description":"What To ExpectTesla is a demanding and fast paced environment, and this role requires a highly motivated self-starter with a bias for action. 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