What To Expect
Tesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to contribute to the development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting-edge battery products. This position will drive technological advancement and the industrialization of novel manufacturing approaches for our cutting-edge Battery products while leading a high-performing team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

What You'll Do

Lead a Manufacturing Engineering team specializing in structural process and technology development, overseeing team delivery and continuous domain support

Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing strategies for new battery products

Perform proof-of-concept to green light novel methods, technologies, and suppliers

Guide cross-functional selection of optimal process strategies and product interface definitions

Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets

Process optimization and validation of each application through initial builds. Support release to production

Establish standards and support downstream factory process launch and improvement projects

What You'll Bring

7+ years of engineering or equivalent experience

Progressive personnel leadership experience in a technical discipline

Demonstrated expertise in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural manufacturing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (at least one, multiple preferred): adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, molding, casting, other

Simulation (CFD, Finite Elements) experience a plus

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent experience

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

Expected Compensation

$172,000 - $258,000/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.

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