Associate Manager, Process Engineering, Energy

at  Tesla

JOB TYPE

Full-time
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What to Expect
Tesla has an immediate opening for a Process Engineering leader to join the Production Engineering team in Buffalo, NY. We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented leader to be responsible for the performance of a Process Engineering team that owns critical metrics related to manufacturing. The team drives improvements in overall process efficiency, product yield, and cost 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.

What You’ll Do

• Manage, mentor and lead a team of Process Engineers at Gigafactory NY focused on our residential energy and supercharging products
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
• Build & improve management systems to ensure all equipment operates safely, with high availability & product quality and low cycle time
• Own, report on and drive improvement of area KPI’s including first pass yield, final pass yield, and cost/unit
• Coach engineers to develop and implement process changes to increase capacity, lower cost and improve yield
• Lead and assist engineers in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent RCAs, using the 3D/8D process where applicable
• Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the engineering, maintenance, and production communities
• Serve as backup engineer for all members of the team both to ensure zero gaps in coverage as well as adequately address issues of escalating complexity
• Collaborate with development manufacturing engineering and controls teams to install and debug new processes and equipment

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years experience leading technical teams within heavily automated, high volume manufacturing facilities, including but not limited to assembly, robotics, etc
• Exemplary track record of high impact contributions both as an individual engineer and in a management capacity.
• Hands on experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results in a fast-paced technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing business needs
• Experience with application and teaching of structured problem-solving methodology, such as DOE, root cause analysis, etc
• Experience with SQL, dashboards, and data analysis
• Understanding of mechanical and controls engineering is a plus
• Availability for off-hours and weekend calls and support

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

Expected Compensation

• Supervisor Process Engineering - $78,200 - $117,300/annual salary
• Associate Mgr Process Engineering - $95,200 - $142,800/annual salary
• Mgr Process Engineering - $122,400 - $183,600/annual salary
• Sr Mgr Process Engineering - $142,800 - $214,200/annual salary

, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Manage, mentor and lead a team of Process Engineers at Gigafactory NY focused on our residential energy and supercharging products
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
• Build & improve management systems to ensure all equipment operates safely, with high availability & product quality and low cycle time
• Own, report on and drive improvement of area KPI’s including first pass yield, final pass yield, and cost/unit
• Coach engineers to develop and implement process changes to increase capacity, lower cost and improve yield
• Lead and assist engineers in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent RCAs, using the 3D/8D process where applicable
• Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the engineering, maintenance, and production communities
• Serve as backup engineer for all members of the team both to ensure zero gaps in coverage as well as adequately address issues of escalating complexity
• Collaborate with development manufacturing engineering and controls teams to install and debug new processes and equipmen