Raw Materials Program Manager, Supply Chain Tesla Motors, Inc. 144,800 - 253,200 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Aug 21, 2026
What to Expect The Raw Materials team is looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive new program (NPI) execution for critical commodities-including aluminum, steel, and polymers. You will own scope, schedule, critical path, risks, and deliverables from kickoff through production readiness and launch, ensuring the right materials are qualified, sourceable, and ready for manufacturing ramp. Working hands-on with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sourcing, you will influence material selection for industrialization, run cross-functional cadence to decisions and closure, and recover programs when readiness is at risk-balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and launch timing. Roughly 75-80% of the role is NPI program leadership; the balance feeds program learnings into raw material strategy (capacity, dual-source, qual/change control, and long-term commodity direction). The ideal candidate is an experienced program leader who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, communicates clearly across technical and commercial partners, and turns complex cross-functional work into on-time material readiness for launch. What You'll Do
Own NPI raw-material execution - scope, schedule, critical path, risks, and deliverables through production readiness and launch (multi-program)
Drive material readiness with Design, MFG, and Supply Chain - hit build/launch gates, recover slips, and close resource gaps
Influence material selection pre-design freeze for manufacturability, capacity, lead time, dual-source, and cost
Run cross-functional cadence
Feed NPI learnings into material strategy, supply/capacity risk, change control, and readiness metrics with Quality/Sourcing What You'll Bring
Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical), Business, Operations, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional abilities with strong program delivery
7+ years driving cross-functional programs in supply chain, manufacturing, NPI/launch, or raw materials, preferably metals or polymers (e.g. aluminum, steel, plastic resins)
Proven NPI/program management: scope, schedule, critical path, risks/dependencies, and deliverables through production readiness and launch
Working knowledge of raw material supply (sourcing, qualification, lead time, capacity, quality) and ability to influence material selection for industrialization with Design and Manufacturing
Ability to balance cost, quality, supply continuity, and ramp readiness in program tradeoffs
Strong stakeholder management, clear communication with Design, MFG, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sourcing; effective in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Comfort with program cadence and artifacts (RAID/actions, decision logs, escalations to closure) and executive-ready status and willingness to travel to supplier and production sites as needed 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: 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
Expected Compensation
$144,800 - $253,200/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.