Tesla · 18 hours ago
Production Engineering Manager
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTesla is seeking a highly motivated Production Engineering Manager to lead the development and improvement of new automation equipment and assembly lines of their manufacturing operations. The role involves managing a team of engineers to improve equipment efficiency and factory yield while ensuring safety and adherence to operational standards.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Tesla 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
Clearly define expectations for the engineering team which improve overall MFG line performance
Drive improvement activities from inception through closure using the engineering resources on their team
Focus on movement of process and equipment related metrics in the positive direction
Innovate processes and procedures to streamline production activities on the production floor
Push the team to adhere to strict 5S standards and maintain cleanliness on the floor and within automation cells
Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, and handover and improve preventative maintenance activities to decrease overall downtime
Observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks
Complete requested activities as assigned
Collaborate with MFG engineering and controls teams to install and troubleshoot new processes and equipment
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management
Must understand general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls
Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and desire to learn
Must be adaptable in work schedule (including compressed work week and night shift) and working environment
Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization
Capable of providing constructive feedback to subordinates
Able to drive engineering problems to true root cause and elimination
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
Multitasks and adapts to constant change
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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