Manager, Cell Electrode Manufacturing Engineering

What You'll Do

• Drive development of electrode manufacturing equipment from concept through installation, commissioning, and production ramp guiding the engineering resources on the team
• Identify continuous improvement for capability improvement and manufacturing cost reductions in the form of availability, reliability and yield improvements, as well as Capex and BOM cost optimization
• Collaborate with production engineering and controls teams in accelerating performance improvement and process automation
• Setup manufacturing systems to streamline new equipment installation, commissioning, and enable manufacturing readiness on accelerated schedule
• Maintain detailed component level process documentation, findings, and process manufacturing line development
• Proactive risk mitigation incorporating DFMEA and PFMEA Documentation
• Cook up coordination site readiness activities with Tesla factory design and construction teams
• Lead power-on and commissioning activities of new production lines
• Execute production automation equipment validation testing
• Ramp production lines exceeding target yield / uptime to achieve aggressive launch schedules

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with accompanying 5+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly and new equipment development (tolerance analysis, actuator selection, cell manufacturing – calendaring, slitting, coating)
• High impact problem solver with demonstrated experience in data driven root cause analysis, failure analysis, and predictive modeling
• Track record of success in establishing high throughput, highly automated, precision manufacturing lines complete with motion control, PLC programming, and HMI design
• Experience introducing new equipment and new processes from concept to high volume production environment
• Team enabler demonstrating technical expertise, mentorship, and proven track record of people management and productivity enhancement
• Poise and composure working under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Knowledgeable about production quality metrics
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

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