Manager, Packaging Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Manager to lead the Packaging Team in Sparks, NV. This individual will be playing a critical role in managing the team of Packaging Engineers and Program Managers, tasked with ensuring production/packaging interaction pushes for optimization, quickly resolves problems, and continues to develop process efficiencies. Responsibilities include leading and supporting cross-functional dialogue surrounding packaging projects and priorities, identifying cost-savings initiatives, and communicating packaging metrics to local leadership teams, and ensuring general packaging team success.

Responsibilities

• Continuously develop a strong, motivated team of Packaging Engineers and Program Managers
• Manage and mentor the Packaging team and assist in prioritization and strategy for packaging projects
• Facilitate communication between Packaging team and cross-functional teams to present project scope, statuses, cost-savings results, and key team initiatives
• Partner with Production Control, Production, Process, Safety, and Manufacturing teams to continuously improve packaging-related inefficiencies for product lines
• Monitor KPI’s and work with Packaging Engineers to develop world-class packaging standards and continue to improve upon them
• Drive expendable to returnable packaging projects, participate in sustainability initiatives
• Manage project budgets, risk, and change management

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in Packaging Engineering in a manufacturing setting
• Previous experience managing engineers
• Working knowledge of CAD, technical drawings, GD&T, and related skills
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.
• Strong knowledge in a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.)
• Experience with designing to standards such as ASTM, Mil-Spec, etc.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities at once without sacrificing quality of results

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical