Associate Production Engineering Manager, Drive Unit

What You'll Do

• Manage, mentor and lead a team of equipment and process engineers at Gigafactory 1 focused on rotor manufacturing equipment, specifically within our Drive Unit team.
• 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 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 MFG engineering and controls teams to install and debug new processes and equipment.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3 + years’ experience leading technical 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
• Able 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
• Understanding of equipment component behavior is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program