Associate Production Engineering Manager, Powertrain, Semi

What to Expect

Tesla has an immediate opening for an Engineering Manager to join the Production Engineering team at the Semi Factory in Sparks, NV. We are seeking an energetic, skilled, cost-conscious, team-oriented individual to be responsible for the performance of an Equipment and Process Engineering team. The team will drive OEE improvements through documented actions with clear due dates and expected results. The candidate will generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability.

• 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
• Clearly define expectations for the engineering team which improve overall production line performance
• Use data driven approach to drive OEE improvements,
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to reduce scrap from different sources
• Innovate processes and procedures to streamline production activities
• Push the team to adhere to strict 5S standards and maintain cleanliness on the floor and within automation cells
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and controls teams to install and troubleshoot new processes during installation, startup, and hand over, then improve preventative maintenance activities to decrease overall downtime

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience leading teams within 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
• Experience with application and teaching of structured problem-solving methodology, such as DOE, root cause analysis, etc.
• Experience with mechanical, automation, and controls engineering;
  Understanding of equipment component behavior and general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls
• Experience working in heavy trucking manufacturing, preferred
• Must be adaptable in work schedule (including compressed work week and night shift) and working environment

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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