Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Battery Joining Development

What to Expect

Tesla is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to contribute to the development of structural joining, bonding and forming processes for our cutting-edge battery products. This position will drive technological advancement and the industrialization of novel manufacturing approaches for our cutting-edge Battery products while leading a high-performing team. Battery development is at the heart of our company, and this is an exciting opportunity to work directly on the central challenges with electric vehicles - battery cost and performance. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead a Manufacturing Engineering team specializing in structural process and technology development, overseeing team delivery and continuous domain support
• Evaluate candidate structural manufacturing strategies for new battery products
• Perform proof-of-concept to green light novel methods, technologies, and suppliers
• Guide cross-functional selection of optimal process strategies and product interface definitions
• Rigorous process and equipment development to achieve capability, performance, and quality targets
• Process optimization and validation of each application through initial builds. Support release to production
• Establish standards and support downstream factory process launch and improvement projects

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years ofengineering or equivalent experience
• Progressive personnel leadership experience in a technical discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in the data-driven development and implementation of high-volume structural manufacturing methods including product interfaces, materials, processes, and equipment (at least one, multiple preferred): adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing, fastening, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming, welding, molding, casting, other
• Simulation (CFD, Finite Elements) experience a plus
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or equivalent experience

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:

• 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

Expected Compensation $172,000 - $258,000/annual salary + 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.