Launch Engineer, New Product Introduction, Battery Pack

What You'll Do

• Drive all activities as related to the operations perimeter for your program(s) into the factory/factories.
• Participate in and lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums.
• Provide clear updates on status and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level.
• Oversee the complete manufacturing validation for the program.
• Drive supply chain readiness and handover from launch planning to production planning; organize and oversee factory transition;
• Follow-up on excess/obsolescence planning and post program/service introduction activities.
• Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities.
• Facilitate ramp management with operations teams.
• Oversee the finalization and validation of the MBOM for the program.
• Oversee the validation of all factory systems (MRP, ERP, MES) in regards to launch preparation.
• Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs).

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of Production Operations Knowledge - Has a firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error proofing, etc.
• Background in manufacturing/industrial engineering required; supply chain highly desired
• Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems
• Excellent problem solving skills; adverse in various problem solving methodologies

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program