Launch Engineer, New Product Introduction

Tesla•Fremont, CA

1d•$88,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Launch Engineer, New Product Introduction is responsible for managing the operations perimeter in its entirety as it relates to introducing major coordinated changes or packages into the factory or factories. Need minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in new program launch, equipment and program management. This requires the launch engineer to lead a cross-functional team to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met for each change. The Launch Engineer is ultimately responsible for the factory readiness and successful tactical implementation of the program into production. Drive all activities as relate 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 -” non-event launch” mentality with each change or program 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, etc) regarding launch preparation Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs) Environment, health, and safety considered in all activities and manufacturing validations Organization and follow-up of open points/actions that are required to secure a non-event introduction of the program; ensure constraints are conveyed and well communicated as actionable items throughout the organization Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, production, production control, sales, service, etc.

Requirements

minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in new program launch, equipment and program management
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
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.
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)
Great understanding of design for manufacture, process design, process validation, and assembly methods
Strong interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization; able to effectively and confidently communicate to senior and executive level leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills; well versed with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc); excellent organizational skills
Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems
Excellent problem solving skills; adverse in various problem solving methodologies
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings or CAD models

Nice To Haves

Background in Powertrain / High Voltage Battery engineering or manufacturing experience highly desired

Responsibilities

managing the operations perimeter in its entirety as it relates to introducing major coordinated changes or packages into the factory or factories
lead a cross-functional team to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met for each change
factory readiness and successful tactical implementation of the program into production
Drive all activities as relate to the operations perimeter for your program(s) into the factory/factories
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
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, etc) regarding launch preparation
Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs)
Organization and follow-up of open points/actions that are required to secure a non-event introduction of the program
ensure constraints are conveyed and well communicated as actionable items throughout the organization
Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, production, production control, sales, service, etc

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