Associate Production Engineering Manager, Enclosure, E Coat & Welding

Tesla has an immediate opening for an Associate Engineering Manager to join the Battery Enclosure, Production Engineering team at Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, NV. We are seeking a highly motivated, tenacious and team-oriented leader to be responsible for the performance of an equipment & process engineering team that owns critical metrics related to manufacturing. The team drives improvements in overall equipment efficiency, product yield, cost and cycle time through documented actions with clearly defined schedules and expected results. The Associate Engineering Manager will not only lead by example but also performance manage the team where needed to generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability.

• Manage, mentor, and lead a team of equipment and process engineers at Gigafactory 1 focused on welding manufacturing equipment and E-coat paint line
• Ensure safety training is current, document EHS incidents, correct workplace hazards, and empower continuous improvement operations
• Build and improve management systems for safe, high availability, high-quality equipment with low cycle time
• Own and drive improvement of KPIs, including equipment availability, product yield, cycle time, and cost
• Coach engineers and technicians to implement equipment upgrades and process changes to increase capacity, reduce costs, and improve yield
• Lead and assist in resolving unplanned down events and drive permanent RCCAs using the 3D/8D process where applicable
• Collaborate with MFG engineering and controls teams to install and debug new processes and equipment

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience leading teams in high-volume, automated manufacturing facilities, including assembly and robotics
• Exemplary track record of high-impact contributions both as an individual engineer and manager
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, adjusting priorities to meet changing needs
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in mechanical, automation, and controls engineering, and teaching structured problem-solving methodologies like DOE and root cause analysis. Understanding equipment component behavior is a plus

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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