Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Production Lead, Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2026)
Sparks, NV
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Production Lead Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will work on improving manufacturing lines, developing work instructions, and supporting training and hiring plans for production associates.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
As a Production Lead Intern you will deliver projects in improving manufacturing lines, including (but not limited to) associate safety, quality, throughput and cost
Develop and maintain standardized work instructions used in production by the production associates
Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with the Manufacturing Process Engineers
Develop training programs and hiring plans for production associates
Support of control plans to assure critical features are controlled through the production process
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, MBA, Industrial, Manufacturing or a related field
Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and concepts; plus to showing application of these principles leading to real world results
High comfort level in high expectations environment
Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery & costs)
Strong analytic problem solving skills
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
Experience in hiring and developing new team members in a production/operations environment and working efficiently and productively in both independent and team settings
Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills, strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail and fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
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
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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