Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Battery Joining Development
About The Position
Tesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to contribute to the development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting-edge battery products. This position will drive technological advancement and the industrialization of novel manufacturing approaches for our cutting-edge Battery products while leading a high-performing team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles – battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
Requirements
- 7+ years of engineering or equivalent experience
- Progressive personnel leadership experience in a technical discipline
- Demonstrated expertise in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural manufacturing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (at least one, multiple preferred): adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, molding, casting, other
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent experience
Nice To Haves
- Simulation (CFD, Finite Elements) experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead a Manufacturing Engineering team specializing in structural process and technology development, overseeing team delivery and continuous domain support
- Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing strategies for new battery products
- Perform proof-of-concept to green light novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
- Guide cross-functional selection of optimal process strategies and product interface definitions
- Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
- Process optimization and validation of each application through initial builds. Support release to production
- Establish standards and support downstream factory process launch and improvement projects
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
