Associate Production Engineering Manager, Cell Formation

What to Expect

Tesla accelerates the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Revolutionary strategies and products have been developed and scaled rapidly, made possible by exceptional speed, innovation, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of building new teams and leading complex, high-volume production teams in areas like cell/battery production, semiconductors, integrated circuits, displays, etc. This role will lead engineers to improve, optimize and develop the high-throughput Cell Assembly manufacturing lines. This is a cross-functional role that requires coordination between many different teams within of Tesla.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering teams to refine and enhance high-throughput manufacturing processes, prioritizing efficiency, quality, and cost targets.
• Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
• Partner with operations teams and other stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks, improve line productivity, and ensure alignment with production goals.
• Use validated production data to evaluate issues, select appropriate methodologies, and implement solutions within established procedures.
• Allocate personnel and financial resources to meet departmental objectives, balancing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, ensuring expertise in process optimization and adherence to Tesla’s high standards.
• Suggest improvements to company policies and establish procedures that directly impact organizational performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical engineering, industrial engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams focused on designing and optimizing high-volume manufacturing systems.
• Experience in leading maintenance teams is a plus.
• Experience in mass production industries (e.g., battery cell manufacturing, automotive, semiconductors, consumer electronics, energy systems, beverage).
• Proficiency in analyzing and improving production metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs).
• Ability to work under pressure, assess dynamic conditions, and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Operate independently to achieve goals, proposing policy changes and establishing procedures that affect the organization.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and performance targets while managing risks that could impact short-term objectives.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal) for cross-functional coordination and mediation. German language skills are a plus.
• Advanced MS Office fluency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.
• Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.