Sr. Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design

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We’re seeking a Fremont-based engineering manager to lead next-generation large-format cylindrical products, pioneered by Tesla, specifically for EVs. This position offers outsize leverage on the mission to deliver affordable & exhilarating vehicles that accelerate Earth’s transition to sustainable energy! Our vertically-integrated program (from refining to recycling— electrode thru vehicle— hardware + software) uniquely enables full-stack engineering for extreme speed, precision and volume, leveraging troves of internal data, and super-aligned technical partners that carry years of execution pedigree and mass-production wisdom.

• Lead and grow team of 6+ design engineers; own new & derivative versions of Tesla’s in-house 46x cell from initial requirements, through B~C phase development, to factory launch
• Define & drive execution of bold projects that optimize cost / performance and neutralize vexing tradeoffs spanning product + factory
• Foster respect & seamless collaboration with partner teams (Pack, Vehicle, Programs, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, NPI, Qualification, Supply Chain, CAE) to overcome multi-dimensional technical and business challenges
• Establish design tools, protocols, workflows, and documentation that improve efficiency & rigor
• Coordinate & drive response to emergent issues (validation, factory, supply, etc.)
• Convert leadership direction into results; refine updates, represent team at prog / exec level
• Recruit / develop world-class talent, manage performance, and nurture team culture
• Set ambitious & quantitative OKRs, inspire employees, maintain high standard of work, justify resources and win leadership alignment
• Stay in sync with San Diego & Austin peer managers to progressively elevate design team practices and streamline handoffs between our development & production sites
• Master cell technology and the systems that build it

• On-site in Fremont, California
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related specialization or equivalent experience
• 5 years of technical experience, minimum 2 years demonstrated leadership of other engineers
• Sharp engineering 1st principles (in mechanics & heat transfer especially) plus a quantitative mindset, and track record of successfully launched products
• Practiced in concept generation, CAD, tolerancing (GD&T), statistical analysis, DFM, DFMEA
• Background in design for high-volume & automated precision manufacturing processes
• Exceptional technical communication (live reporting, written form, and presentation of data)
• Natural inclination to organize / motivate teams of people and improve workflows
• Appetite for extreme ownership, hard work, and continuous improvement. We are resilient and deliver in the face of fast timelines, shifting requirements, and concurrent demands

Compensation and Benefits

• 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

Expected Compensation: $144,480 - $289,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits