Tesla · 4 months ago
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Battery Joining Development
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
7+ years expTesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to contribute to the development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for their cutting-edge battery products. The role involves leading a high-performing team and driving technological advancements in battery manufacturing processes while addressing challenges related to battery cost and performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead a Manufacturing Engineering team specializing in structural process and technology development, overseeing team delivery and continuous domain support
Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing strategies for new battery products
Perform proof-of-concept to green light novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
Guide cross-functional selection of optimal process strategies and product interface definitions
Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
Process optimization and validation of each application through initial builds. Support release to production
Establish standards and support downstream factory process launch and improvement projects
Qualification
Required
7+ years of engineering or equivalent experience
Progressive personnel leadership experience in a technical discipline
Demonstrated expertise in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural manufacturing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (at least one, multiple preferred): adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, molding, casting, other
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Simulation (CFD, Finite Elements) experience a plus
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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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