Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Associate NPI Engineering Manager - Solar Manufacturing

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrookshire, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of experience leading technical teams within automated, high-volume manufacturing facilities, including electromechanical assembly or robotics.
Executive-level verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Thorough understanding of product validation processes, production operations, design for manufacturing, material movement, and lean manufacturing practices.
Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously and dynamically adjust priorities to meet changing business needs.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
Problem-solving skills and familiarity with various problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and lead a team of engineers supporting Solar Manufacturing.
Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities to serve engineering, maintenance, and production communities.
Build and improve management systems to ensure equipment operates safely, with high availability and product quality, low cycle time, and robust manufacturing processes with strong process capability.
Ensure NPI processes and guidelines are followed; conduct regular process reviews and make improvements as business needs require.
Lead and assist engineers in resolving unplanned downtime events and driving permanent root-cause analyses, using the 3D/8D process where applicable.
Own headcount and resource planning for current projects and planned expansion activities.
Own, report on, and drive improvement of area key performance indicators, including equipment availability, efficiency and cycle time, yield, cost, and capacity.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	288208
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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