Tesla · 10 hours ago
Launch Engineer, New Product Introduction, Battery Pack
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Launch Engineer to manage operations for introducing new vehicles into production. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to ensure that engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain targets are met according to product launch timelines.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive all activities as related to the operations perimeter for your program(s) into the factory/factories. Clear target is to meet or exceed program milestones as set forth by the company
Participate in and lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums. Provide clear updates on status and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level
Oversee the complete manufacturing validation for the program. Drive supply chain readiness and handover from launch planning to production planning; organize and oversee factory transition; and follow-up on excess/obsolescence planning and post program/service introduction activities
Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities. Facilitate ramp management with operations teams
Oversee the finalization and validation of the MBOM for the program
Oversee the validation of all factory systems (MRP, ERP, MES) in regards to launch preparation
Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs)
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
5+ years of Production Operations Knowledge - Has a firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error proofing, etc
Background in manufacturing/industrial engineering required; supply chain highly desired
Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems
Excellent problem solving skills; adverse in various problem solving methodologies
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
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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