Associate Manager, Production Engineering, Energy

Overview

Associate Manager, Production Engineering, Energy ation:
Gigafactory 1, Sparks, NV. The role leads an equipment & process engineering team responsible for metrics related to Powerwall 3 manufacturing, driving improvements in overall equipment efficiency, product yield, cost and cycle time through documented actions with defined schedules and expected results.

• Manage, mentor and lead a team of equipment and process engineers at Nevada Energy
• Ensure Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including safety training, documenting incidents, correcting workplace hazards, and empowering continuous improvement
• Build and improve management systems to ensure equipment operates safely, with high availability, product quality and low cycle time
• Own, report on and drive improvement of area OEE and KPIs including equipment availability, product yield, cycle time and cost
• Coach engineers and technicians to develop and implement equipment upgrades and process changes to increase capacity, lower cost and improve yield
• Lead and assist engineers and technicians in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent RCCAs, using the 3D/8D process where applicable
• Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities to serve engineering, maintenance and production needs
• Serve as backup engineer for all team members to ensure coverage and address escalating issues
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Controls, Quality, Maintenance, NPI, Design and other teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement activities

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience leading teams within highly automated, high volume manufacturing facilities (assembly, robotics, etc.)
• Track record of high-impact contributions as individual engineer and in management
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to meet commitments and deliver results in a fast-paced technical environment
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and adjust priorities as needed
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (DOE, root cause analysis, etc.)
• Experience with mechanical, automation, and controls engineering highly preferred

• Compensation and Benefits:
  Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical options and $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with zero paycheck contribution options
• Company-paid HSA contributions when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company-paid life, AD&D, disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program;
  Sick and Vacation time, holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting resources; voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.)
• Tesla Babies program; commuter benefits; employee discounts and perks