Technical Operations Associate Manager, Battery Cell, Assembly

Technical Operations Associate ManagerAs a Technical Operations Associate Manager, you will have the critical task of managing the priorities and tasks of the Engineering Technician Team. Your experience in fast-paced production lines as well as strong industrial and/or mechanical engineering will make you an ideal candidate for this role. You have a passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing the next generation of engineers. You are very hands-on, energetic, and have a capacity to think critically on many different complicated processes. Your proven ability to collaborate with employees, peers, and managers is one of your key strengths for success.ResponsibilitiesPerform Takt time assessments, line balancing acts, value-stream mapping and cause and effect diagrams to identify areas for improvementApply 6-Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, value analysis, and value engineering tools to implement continuous improvement practicesImplement industrial engineering and lean manufacturing practices to deliver the project savings, quality, safety, and productivity improvements required by leadershipWork with shift managers and other production supervisors daily to create prioritiesWork with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering and Maintenance teams to support on-going projectsManage a team of degreed engineering technicians responsible for measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling project processesRequirements5+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience3+ years managing teams of people in a production environmentExtensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executivesBachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experienceKnowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing and 6-Sigma principles (6-sigma certification preferred)Must have command of the English language, both written and verbalPhysical DemandsAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrainAbility to verbally communicate with the teamAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: PAPR, safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelinesCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program