Tesla is looking to hire a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and launch of a service manufacturing line for our advanced battery products. In this role you will take the service manufacturing line from early concept development through equipment specification, build-out, optimization, and handover to local operations teams. You will define and implement the processes for producing new battery products to support Tesla s legacy vehicle fleet, ensuring continued availability of high-quality replacement parts for customers in the field. 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 architecture innovation and the creation of world-class service manufacturing line capabilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.
Ideate concepts for a service manufacturing line, including equipment and system design for producing new battery products for legacy vehicles
Lead the concept development, design, and build-out of the service manufacturing line
Define and develop manufacturing processes for new battery products that support Tesla s legacy vehicle fleet
Develop equipment specifications and manage the RFQ process for service manufacturing line equipment
Lead and manage vendors and coordinate project scope cross-functionally with production, design, and quality teams
Validate and optimize service manufacturing line processes from early prototype builds through full volume production
Lead on-site installation, commissioning, and qualification of service manufacturing line equipment at production facilities
Coordinate equipment layout, utility requirements, and facility readiness to ensure successful line installation and start-up
Travel required 50% of the time, primarily to Europe, as well as other domestic and international locations
Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Physics, Materials, or equivalent experience
5+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience
Experience developing, implementing, deploying, qualifying, and validating manufacturing processes and equipment for production lines in highly automated, high-volume environments
Experience with battery systems, energy products, or electromechanical assemblies is a plus
Proficiency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) and experimental design
Proficiency in the development and launch of large, highly automated production lines
Familiarity with industrial engineering concepts such as line balancing and OEE
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Expected Compensation
$98,640 - $210,600/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.
| Location | Lathrop, CA |
| Salary | $98,640–$210,600 Per Year |