Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Manager to create, develop, and take on responsibility for state-of-the-art manufacturing processes in one of the most complex and challenging manufacturing environments – Tesla’s new Texas Gigafactory.

The Tesla Battery Cell Manufacturing Engineering Team is not for the faint of heart, after all, changing the world isn’t easy. It is, however, an opportunity to work along-side some of the industry’s top experts on some of the most stimulating challenges of the 21st Century. In addition to developing manufacturing processes, this specific role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams throughout the manufacturing line lifecycle. 

This specific role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams throughout the manufacturing line lifecycle. This newest member of Manufacturing Engineering will be in lockstep with our Design for Manufacturability team, Product Excellence (Quality), Production Engineering, Production, and New Product Introduction (NPI) to take new manufacturing designs and manufacturing process from initial concept, through prototype development, and into full production. As such, we expect this person to take pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. 

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering activities from inception to closure ensuring alignment with manufacturing goals and timelines
• Drive reductions in CapEx, BOM, and manufacturing costs through innovative processes and operational improvements
• Mentor the engineering team and collaborate with production, controls, and construction teams
• Improve Gigafactory Texas operations by refining procedures and troubleshooting equipment installations
• Maintain detailed process records, develop DFMEA/PFMEA documentation, and validate automation systems
• Use tools to monitor engineering tasks and personnel activities
• Present funding requests and production updates to Tesla leadership
• Coordinate with construction teams to install and commission global production lines
• Accelerate production launches, train teams, and deliver handover documentation
• Meet aggressive launch schedules while ensuring seamless transitions to operational teams

Job Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• 5+ years manufacturing engineering + 3+ years engineering leadership (senior roles for higher experience)
• Mechanical assembly expertise: tolerance analysis, adhesive bonding, pressing
• Data-driven problem solving: root cause analysis, JMP/statistical tools
• Automated line design: PLC programming, HMI, motion control
• New equipment/process implementation in production environments
• High-volume manufacturing experience in key areas: Automated assembly, precision manufacturing, vision systems, Laser processing, welding, battery tech, vacuum systems
• Poise under pressure: manage competing demands, tight deadlines
• Production quality metrics knowledge + exceptional communication
• Proven history of leading initiatives that deliver measurable impact in manufacturing environments