Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Cathode

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers executing projects in a cathode manufacturing environment
• Provide technical ownership and review of mechanical designs for quality, feasibility, constructability, safety, and adherence to best practices
• Work projects through concept development, detailed design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment
• Partner closely with maintenance, operations, controls, EHS, and quality teams to ensure projects meet production, reliability, and safety requirements
• Participate in mechanical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts during installation and commissioning
• Define, own, and continuously improve mechanical design standards and specifications
• Develop and enforce strong work processes
• Actively develop engineers through coaching or mentorship

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experienced
• 7+ years of mechanical experience in commercial scale manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical fundamentals with demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgement to real-world equipment and manufacturing problems
• Experience designing, procuring, installing, and commissioning capital equipment or facility modifications in an active manufacturing environment
• Experience performing engineering analysis related to equipment design, reliability, and fitness-for-service
• Hands-on experience supporting operating equipment, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, repair scopes, and design improvements
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools
• Working knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes
• Familiarity with applicable engineering codes and standards (ASME, API, PIP)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to lead technical discussions across engineering teams

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 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