Tesla is seeking a Production Engineering Manager for its Gigafactory in Nevada. The role involves leading teams responsible for equipment and process engineering, focusing on safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing. The manager will drive improvement initiatives and ensure high performance from their team.

• Must understand general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls
• Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and desire to learn
• Must be adaptable in work schedule and working environment
• Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail
• Capable of providing constructive feedback to subordinates
• Able to drive engineering problems to true root cause and elimination
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
• Multitasks and adapts to constant change
• Able to use Microsoft Office software
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 10+ hours per day, wear air purifying respirator as needed, lift at least 10-20 lbs regularly, perform repetitive motions, and climb ladders/stairs

• Ensure teams’ safety training is current and document EHS incidents
• Clearly define expectations for the engineering and maintenance teams
• Drive improvement activities from inception through closure
• Set and drive accountability to maintenance strategies and standards
• Focus on movement of process and equipment related metrics in the positive direction
• Innovate processes and procedures to streamline production activities
• Push the team to adhere to strict 5S standards
• Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, and hand over
• Observe all safety policies during task execution
• Collaborate with MFG engineering and controls teams

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.