Tesla · 3 months ago
Associate Production Engineering Manager, Drive Unit, Powertrain
Sparks, Nevada
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTesla has an immediate opening for an Associate Engineering Manager to join the Drive Unit, Production Engineering team at Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, NV. The role involves leading a team focused on improving manufacturing processes and equipment efficiency while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Manage, mentor and lead a team of equipment and process engineers at Gigafactory 1 focused on rotor manufacturing equipment, specifically within our Drive Unit team
Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
Build & improve management systems to ensure all equipment operates safely, with high availability & product quality and low cycle time
Own, report on and drive improvement of area KPI’s including equipment availability, product yield, cycle time and cost
Coach engineers and technicians to develop and implement equipment upgrades and process changes to increase capacity, lower cost and improve yield
Lead and assist engineers and technicians in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent RCCAs, using the 3D/8D process where applicable
Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the engineering, maintenance and production communities
Serve as backup engineer for all members of the team both in order to ensure zero gaps in coverage as well as adequately address issues of escalating complexity
Collaborate with MFG engineering and controls teams to install and debug new processes and equipment
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3 + years' experience leading technical teams within heavily automated, high volume manufacturing facilities, including but not limited to assembly, robotics, etc
Exemplary track record of high impact contributions both as an individual Engineer and in a management capacity
Hands on experience with lean manufacturing principles
Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results in a fast-paced technical manufacturing environment
Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing business needs
Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal
Experience with application and teaching of structured problem-solving methodology, such as DOE, root cause analysis, etc
Preferred
Experience with mechanical, automation, and controls engineering is highly preferred
Understanding of equipment component behavior is 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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