Associate Manager, Process, Optimus

About the role

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead, support, and manage a team of process technicians in enabling world-class manufacturing of Tesla’s cutting-edge humanoid AI robot. The primary quality we are looking for is an exceptional ability to learn quickly and implement strategies for training effectively. This role will support the Production team through prepping and planning and serve as an extension of the engineering staff in critical process development operations. This individual must be highly organized and possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop a strong team through selective recruitment, thorough onboarding, training, and coaching
• Oversee a team of technicians and supervisors to troubleshoot yield fallout, repair/rework, documentation, and accurate material inventory management in a rapidly evolving BOM and manufacturing process
• Ensure seamless flow of information between shifts as the operation to learn is as large as the operation to build
• Develop and maintain strategies for effective team skillset versatility
• Create effective training methodologies to support production associate onboarding and certification for highly complex assembly processes in a dynamic environment
• Maintain inventory of tools, rework parts, and consumable materials for process technician use
• Develop and create repair procedures

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in an assembly, manufacturing, or maintenance environment, with a minimum of 2 years managing a team
• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/operations leadership role
• Degree in a technical domain or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in process repair, end-of-line repair, or remanufacturing highly preferred
• Ability to work and lead effectively within a manufacturing and engineering organization
• Enthusiastic, innovative, and take-charge attitude with the ability to work independently and set team priorities based on competing and urgent demands
• Proficient in lean manufacturing methodologies and leadership
• Proven record of developing technician team skillsets

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time
• Tesla Babies program
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Pet Insurance

Pay

Expected compensation: $112,000 - $168,000/annual salary + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.