Production Engineering Manager, LFP Electrode

About the role

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Production Engineering Manager to lead the development and improvement of new automation equipment and Electrode lines of our LFP Cell manufacturing operations. The role involves managing a team of engineers responsible for equipment and process-related metrics, driving improvements in overall equipment efficiency and factory yield, and sustaining 24/7 production operations to meet build plan targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including safety training, incident documentation, hazard correction, and continuous improvement of operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the commissioning, start of production, and ramp-up of high-volume LFP manufacturing operations.
• Sustain 24/7 production operations to meet build plan targets, demonstrating competitive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Define and drive improvement activities for manufacturing line performance from inception through closure using engineering resources.
• Focus on improving process and equipment-related metrics.
• Innovate processes and procedures to streamline production activities.
• Enforce strict 5S standards and maintain cleanliness on the production floor and within automation cells.
• Support new equipment installation, startup, handover, and improve preventative maintenance activities to decrease downtime.
• Observe all safety policies during task execution.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and controls teams to install and troubleshoot new processes and equipment.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in a highly automated, high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, and Spare Parts Management.
• Understanding of general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls.
• Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and desire to learn.
• Adaptable in work schedule (including compressed work week and night shift) and working environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization.
• Capable of providing constructive feedback to subordinates.
• Able to drive engineering problems to true root cause and elimination.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to constant change.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including 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.