Technical Engineering Manager, LFP Cell Manufacturing

What To Expect
The Technical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading our LFP team’s activity launching products, managing form/fit/function changes to launched programs, and developing the team to continuously iterate and improve our change management processes. This role will also be responsible for leading and mentoring the Engineers, Program Managers, and Technicians on the team, helping them grow personally and professionally.

What You'll Do

Drive all production launch and sustaining change activities for products and changes coming into the factory. Ensure we have a smooth, successful launch of all changes and product launches in the factory exceed both timeline expectations and performance requirements for both product and factory

Lead the LFP team and define bespoke development plans for each member in the organization to support their professional and personal growth, including setting expectations for each member’s performance. Develop both technical skills such as Data Analysis, Project Management, Trail Design, Change Control and soft skills such as Influence Development and Cross Functional Leadership

Ensure that processes and guidelines are followed at all times and conduct regular reviews of the process, iterating to make improvements whenever required by business needs

Clearly communicate program roadmaps, project/program status, risks, support needs, etc. to all levels of the organization to ensure there are no gaps in understanding of status

Own headcount and resource planning for projects currently in progress and planned expansion activities

Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, and Executive Leadership

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

Evidence of exceptional ability managing multiple complex programs/projects simultaneously

Experience in Engineering, Program Management, and/or Manufacturing. Process, Quality, or Equipment experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Executive level communication skills, both verbal and written to both technical and non-technical team members

Thorough understanding of product validation processes, production operations, DFM, material movement, etc.

Clear understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to new products (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams

Outstanding problem solving skills; adverse in various problem solving methodologies

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

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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