Associate Manager, Process Engineering, Megafactory

What To Expect

The Megafactory team in Lathrop, CA is seeking a dynamic leader to manage a team of supervisors, technicians, and associates in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This self-starter will drive Process and Non-Conforming Material (NCM) initiatives, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve production yield, rework quality, and NCM processes. The role focuses on building high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and fostering continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects to align with department goals, managing operations and metrics on the manufacturing floor to enhance FPY, reduce scrap, and perform root cause analysis for excursions
• Build and mentor a motivated team through recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and addressing competency gaps to deliver high-quality results against aggressive targets
• Develop training programs, hiring plans, and standardized manufacturing instructions for repair/rework processes
• Empower the team to collaborate with Engineering on product manufacturability, line productivity, and cross-functional process improvements (e.g., with NPI, MRB, and Production)

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years managing teams in high-volume manufacturing, with experience in team selection, development, and lean methodologies
• Strong analytical skills, including data collection, performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs), and proficiency in statistical software and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent problem-solving, organization, and communication skills; ability to lead under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and present to executives
• Innovative mindset with aptitude for quick learning, creative process improvements, and EHS adherence

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• 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

The expected compensation range for this position is $97,200 - $172,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. 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.