Manager Production Engineering - Inverter

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering team for Drive Unit / Battery in Berlin. The candidate is primarily responsible for the design and development of manufacturing lines for Drive Units and Battery, including Modules, from equipment specification through high volume production. The selected candidate assumes full ownership of the technical transfer of the line’s tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. The team works closely with Tesla’s Product Design, Operations, Facilities, and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design and continuous improvement activities with tool vendors to develop novel manufacturing equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Drive Unit / Battery / Cell R&D team to propose solutions for Tesla’s next generation of Drive Units and Batteries.
• Define factory and manufacturing layouts, general facilities services to best fit manufacturing needs according to local laws and regulations.
• Develop manufacturing methods and select equipment necessary for high volume series production according to local health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Skilled at leading, coaching and developing direct reports across a broad range of engineering and technical disciplines.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for a large technical team.
• Define and oversee Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test of manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee installation and ensure ramp-up of Drive Unit manufacturing equipment.
• Optimize product flow and line efficiency by designing or improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods and ergonomics using the 5S methodology.
• Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction programs.
• Drive process control and process development, specifically in the areas of quality and equipment capability.
• Work independently and with vendors to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications.
• Generate machine documentation for operations and maintenance.
• Oversee technician/operator training on the equipment.
• Drive other projects as needed by management or as business needs change.

Job Requirements

• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar. Alternatively, the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• Minimum 10 years prior experience in manufacturing and automation design.
• Minimum 5 years experience directly in EV or engine manufacturing or Cell, Battery manufacturing.
• Expert with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, data collection systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively achieve results with multiple vendors and internal and external customers.
• Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and statistics.
• Able to maintain organization and focus in a highly dynamic environment.
• Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports.
• Proven ability to work well with production personnel of all levels.
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally.