Full-Time
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Manufacturing Engineering, Cell Assembly
Updated on 9/11/2026
Tesla
10,001+ employees
EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions
No salary listed
Austin, TX, USA
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Bachelor's
 Manufacturing & Process Engineering (1) |
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- A degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field is required.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience and 3 years of engineering leadership experience are required.
- Mechanical assembly expertise, including tolerance analysis, adhesive bonding, and pressing, is required.
- Data-driven problem-solving experience, including root cause analysis and use of JMP or statistical tools, is required.
- Experience with automated line design, including programmable logic controller programming, human-machine interfaces, and motion control, is required.
- Experience implementing new equipment or processes in production environments is required.
- High-volume manufacturing experience in automated assembly, precision manufacturing, vision systems, laser processing, welding, battery technology, or vacuum systems is required.
- Ability to manage competing demands and tight deadlines under pressure is required.
- Knowledge of production quality metrics and strong communication skills are required.
- A proven history of leading initiatives that deliver measurable impact in manufacturing environments is required.
- Oversee engineering activities from inception to closure, ensuring alignment with manufacturing goals and timelines.
- Drive reductions in capital expenditures, bill of materials, 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 design failure mode and effects analysis and process failure mode and effects analysis 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.
Tesla designs and sells electric vehicles and renewable energy products. Its cars (Model S, 3, X, Y, and Roadster) run on battery power, with a semi-autonomous Autopilot driving system and a global network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers. The company also provides solar panels, Solar Roof, and energy storage products (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) to generate and store clean energy for homes and businesses. Tesla operates with a vertically integrated model, manufacturing key components (batteries, drivetrains) and selling directly to customers via its website and stores, while earning revenue from vehicle and energy product sales and regulatory credits. Its goal is to speed up the world’s transition to sustainable energy by combining mobility and energy solutions in one ecosystem.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FSD approvals expanded to Slovenia on September 8, 2026, widening Europe deployment.
- Tesla Energy revenue hit $3.1 billion in Q2 2026, with deployments up 41%.
- Austin robotaxi expansion and 1 million unsupervised miles support monetization before competitors scale.
What critics are saying
- NHTSA’s 2026 FSD probe and settlement pressure threaten recalls and software restrictions.
- China incentives and August 2026 sales declines signal BYD is taking Tesla’s mass market.
- Cybercab’s steering-wheel-free design invites emergency, liability, and regulatory shutdown risks.
What makes Tesla unique
- Tesla owns vehicles, batteries, charging, and software across one stack.
- Austin Cybercab rides started September 3, 2026, creating a real robotaxi network.
- Tesla Energy shipped Megapack 3 in 2026, pairing storage scale with vehicle demand.
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↓ -3%Tesla shares have underperformed the S&P 500 since joining the index in December 2020, despite significant business growth. A $10,000 investment in Tesla at its December 2020 entry price of $695 would be worth approximately $15,700 today, whilst the same amount in an S&P 500 index fund would have grown to about $20,500 before dividends. Tesla's revenue has more than tripled since 2020, exceeding $100 billion over the trailing 12 months. The company delivered nearly 480,000 vehicles in the second quarter of 2024 alone, matching its entire 2020 output. Net income reached $3.8 billion over the past four quarters, more than five times its 2020 earnings. Despite this growth, Tesla's stock has returned approximately 8% annually since joining the index, compared with the S&P 500's 13% annual gain over the same period.
Tesla's energy division generated $3.1 billion in revenue during Q2 2026, up 13% year-over-year, whilst storage deployments rose 41% to 13.5 GWh. The company is backing CEO Elon Musk's solar-focused vision with over $25 billion in annual capital expenditure and $30 billion in debt facilities. Musk dismissed terrestrial fusion projects as "puny little reactors" and "pet science projects" in a September post, predicting solar will eventually supply 100% of global energy needs. The US Energy Information Administration forecasts solar reaching approximately 20% of the energy mix by 2050. Capital spending surged 141% to $5.8 billion, pushing free cash flow to negative $1.1 billion. Tesla is targeting volume production of its Megapack 3 battery storage system in Texas this year whilst expanding solar manufacturing and semiconductor facilities.
Tesla is offering discounts on Shanghai-built Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China for the first time in nearly two years, reducing prices by 5,000 and 10,000 yuan respectively, plus an 8,000-yuan insurance subsidy. The promotion expires at month-end and appears aimed at boosting third-quarter deliveries. The move comes as Tesla's China sales struggle. Through July 2026, the Shanghai factory delivered just over 266,000 vehicles domestically, down 12.4% year-on-year. July deliveries fell nearly 33% year-on-year, with August declining 7.9% month-on-month. Meanwhile, Chinese competitors are gaining ground. BYD's August sales rose 17.8% year-on-year to 440,293 vehicles, whilst NIO delivered 35,836 units, up 14.5%. Whilst discounts may lift deliveries, they threaten margins. Tesla's operating income dropped 57% last quarter despite 23% revenue growth, with operating margin falling to 1.4%.
Tesla has secured approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system in Slovenia, marking the sixth European country to authorise the technology. The announcement follows the Netherlands' provisional authorisation in early April, making it the first EU country to permit Tesla's FSD system. Tesla stated that an EU-wide approval vote could take place as early as 6 October. The company recently released a dataset covering its FSD testing in Europe and North America. Four other European countries have approved the driver-assistance technology, whilst Finland and Greece are evaluating potential approvals. France, which raised safety concerns in July, has begun testing two FSD-equipped Tesla vehicles. Drivers must remain attentive and responsible for the vehicle whilst using the system.
Tesla and Palantir Technologies are both positioning themselves as AI stocks, but their approaches differ significantly. Tesla is applying AI to the physical world through self-driving cars, Robotaxis, humanoid robots, and automated energy systems. However, its most ambitious AI ventures require substantial investment with minimal current revenue, whilst facing regulatory hurdles and production challenges. Palantir takes a different route, building software that helps governments and businesses transform data into decisions and actions. Unlike Tesla's future-focused AI businesses, Palantir is already monetising its AI platform at scale. The company's second-quarter 2026 revenue jumped 93% year-over-year to approximately $1.9 billion, with US commercial revenue surging 149%. The key distinction lies in execution: Palantir demonstrates proven customer demand and revenue generation, whilst Tesla's AI opportunities remain largely speculative despite their transformative potential.