Tesla · 4 months ago
Sr. Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $336K/yr
8+ years expTesla is seeking a Fremont-based engineering manager to lead the development of next-generation large-format cylindrical products for electric vehicles. The role involves managing a team of design engineers, driving project execution, and fostering collaboration across various partner teams to tackle technical and business challenges.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead and grow team of 15+ design engineers; own new & derivative versions of Tesla’s in-house 46x cell from initial requirements, through B~C phase development, to factory launch
Define & drive execution of bold projects that optimize cost / performance and neutralize vexing tradeoffs spanning product + factory
Foster respect & seamless collaboration with partner teams (Pack, Vehicle, Programs, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, NPI, Qualification, Supply Chain, CAE) to overcome multi-dimensional technical and business challenges
Establish design tools, protocols, workflows, and documentation that improve efficiency & rigor
Coordinate & drive response to emergent issues (validation, factory, supply, etc.)
Convert leadership direction into results; refine updates, represent team at prog / exec level
Recruit / develop world-class talent, manage performance, and nurture team culture
Set ambitious & quantitative OKRs, inspire employees, maintain high standard of work, justify resources and win leadership alignment
Stay in sync with San Diego & Austin peer managers to progressively elevate design team practices and streamline handoffs between our development & production sites
Master cell technology and the systems that build it
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related specialization or equivalent experience
8 years of technical experience, minimum 4 years demonstrated leadership of other engineers
Sharp engineering 1st principles (in mechanics & heat transfer especially) plus a quantitative mindset, and track record of successfully launched products
Practiced in concept generation, CAD, tolerancing (GD&T), statistical analysis, DFM, DFMEA
Background in design for high-volume & automated precision manufacturing processes
Exceptional technical communication (live reporting, written form, and presentation of data)
Natural inclination to organize / motivate teams of people and improve workflows
Appetite for extreme ownership, hard work, and continuous improvement. We are resilient and deliver in the face of fast timelines, shifting requirements, and concurrent demands
Benefits
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 plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
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 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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