Associate Engineering Manager, Battery

About the role

This role requires a strong technical contributor who can both execute and lead – balancing hands-on engineering work with building a high performing team. Responsibilities include end-to-end ownership of overall equipment efficiency (OEE), development of mechanisms to foster continuous improvement, and performance management of teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and motivate a high performing team of exceptional engineers, technicians, and leaders in Tesla’s mission to transition the world towards sustainable energy
• Lead engineers and technicians including, but not limited to, equipment, controls, process, and maintenance functions
• Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, and transition to sustaining with continuous improvement
• Build & improve mechanisms to ensure all equipment & processes operate safely, with high availability & accuracy
• Develop tactical and strategic direction for direct & skip-level org that delivers business needs and fosters a strong team culture
• Support 24x7 operations

Requirements

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, specializing in automated finishing and coating processes for consumer products
• Experience developing and working with functional and aesthetic coating processes, including automotive paint and powder coating
• Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing business needs
• Demonstrated experience with automation, robotics, mechanical & controls systems
• Hands on experience with lean manufacturing principles
• Proven track record to build and lead a strong team in a 24x7 manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Medical plans with plan options that include $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options that include a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (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 and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• 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 including 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