What To Expect
Tesla has an immediate opening for an Associate Engineering Manager to join the Energy, Production Engineering team at Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, NV. We are seeking a highly motivated, tenacious and team-oriented leader to be responsible for the performance of an equipment & process engineering team that owns critical metrics related to Powerwall 3 manufacturing. The team drives improvements in overall equipment efficiency, product yield, cost and cycle time through documented actions with clearly defined schedules and expected results. The Associate Engineering Manager will not only lead by example but also performance manage the team needed to generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability.

What You'll Do

Manage, mentor and lead a team of equipment and process engineers at Nevada Energy

Leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations

Build & improve management systems to ensure all equipment operates safely, with high availability & product quality and low cycle time

Own, report on and drive improvement of area OEE. KPI’s including equipment availability, product yield, cycle time and cost

Coach engineers and technicians to develop and implement equipment upgrades and process changes to increase capacity, lower cost and improve yield

Lead and assist engineers and technicians in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent RCCAs, using the 3D/8D process where applicable

Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the engineering, maintenance and production communities

Serve as backup engineer for all members of the team both in order to ensure zero gaps in coverage as well as adequately address issues of escalating complexity

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Controls, Quality, Maintenance, NPI, Design and several teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement activities

What You'll Bring

Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Experience leading teams within heavily automated, high volume manufacturing facilities, including but not limited to assembly, robotics, etc.

Exemplary track record of high impact contributions both as an individual engineer and in a management capacity

Hands on experience with lean manufacturing principles

Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results in a fast-paced technical manufacturing environment

Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing business needs

Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal

Experience with application and teaching of structured problem-solving methodology, such as DOE, root cause analysis, etc.

Experience with mechanical, automation, and controls engineering is highly preferred

Benefits
Compensation and 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

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