Associate NPI Engineering Manager, Solar Manufacturing

The Associate Manager, Technical Programs, Solar NPI is an engineering leader in our new, greenfield Solar Manufacturing group. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for an experienced manufacturing NPI executive who thrives on building organizations and systems from the ground up. Build and scale a world-class quality organization from the ground up. Own product NPI from R&D through mass production, partnering with engineering, supply chain, and operations to deliver industry-leading cell efficiency, reliability, and cost.

• Manage, mentor and lead a team of Engineers as they support Solar Manufacturing
• Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the engineering, maintenance, and production communities
• Build & improve management systems to ensure all equipment operates safely, with high availability & product quality and low cycle time and that our manufacturing processes are robust and demonstrate strong process capability
• Ensure that NPI processes and guidelines are always followed and conduct regular reviews of the process, iterating to make improvements whenever required by business needs
• Lead and assist engineers in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent RCAs, using the 3D/8D process where applicable
• Own headcount and resource planning for projects currently in progress and planned expansion activities
• Own, report on and drive improvement of area KPIs, including equipment availability, efficiency and cycle time, yield, cost, and capacity
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years' experience leading technical teams within automated, high-volume manufacturing facilities, including but not limited to electromechanical assembly, robotics, etc.
• Executive-level communication skills, both verbal and written, to both technical and non-technical team members
• Thorough understanding of product validation processes, production operations, DFM, material movement, and lean manufacturing practices
• Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing business needs
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams
• Outstanding problem-solving skills; adept in various problem-solving methodologies

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)