Process Engineering Manager, Optimus

Description:
Innovation is a core principle for how we build products for the future. We are looking for a highly motivated and technically capable individual to lead the Process Engineering team in the Optimus manufacturing group at Tesla’s Fremont, CA manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will build and develop a highly capable team that drives rapid improvements in process yield and critical process monitoring. The manager will be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the process through the product lifecycle for Tesla’s Optimus bot; from beta builds through launch and sustaining of the manufacturing line.

Responsibilities:
Mentor and develop a strong team through selective recruitment, thorough and consistent on-boarding, training, and coaching. Identify and address competency gaps within the team in alignment to company policies and procedures
Proactively plan for labor needs ahead of critical new manufacturing lines
Standardize strategies and best practices to greatly accelerate readiness to deliver production volumes of new products while sustaining high quality and efficiency on mature manufacturing lines
Oversee a team of engineers responsible for robust process control plans to ensure the highest quality and performance in our products. This requires a deep first principals understanding of critical process control parameters (such as pressure, temperature, flowrate, laser power, fastening torque, etc.)
Oversee a team of line managers and technicians responsible for shiftly operational activities such as rework, scrap, MRB and non-conforming material accounting
Work cross functionally with other groups such as Quality, Production, NPI, Design, and Reliability to aggressively improve quality and cost

Requirements:
Degree in Industrial, Equipment, or Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant experience in an assembly, manufacturing, or maintenance environment with a proven track record in improving yield, process capability, and anomaly detection
At least 2 years completed in a people management role
Proven first principals driven problem-solving across a wide range of physical, mechanical, and electrical fundamentals
Strong analytical capability and familiarity with analytical and statistical software systems (JMP, Minitab, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be articulate and confident in presenting to executive leadership
Enthusiastic, innovative, and take-charge attitude. Able to work independently and set the team’s priorities based on competing and urgent needs

Compensation & 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
$140,800 - $258,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.