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Process Engineering Manager, Optimus
| Job Category | Manufacturing | | Location | Fremont, California | | Req. ID | 263447 | | Job Type | Full-time |
What to Expect
Innovation is a core principle for how we build products for the future. We are looking for a highly motivated and technically capable individual to lead the Process Engineering team in the Optimus manufacturing group at Tesla’s Fremont, CA manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will build and develop a highly capable team that drives rapid improvements in process yield and critical process monitoring. The manager will be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the process through the product lifecycle for Tesla’s Optimus bot; from beta builds through launch and sustaining of the manufacturing line.
What You’ll Do
- Mentor and develop a strong team through selective recruitment, thorough and consistent on-boarding, training, and coaching. Identify and address competency gaps within the team in alignment to company policies and procedures
- Proactively plan for labor needs ahead of critical new manufacturing lines
- Standardize strategies and best practices to greatly accelerate readiness to deliver production volumes of new products while sustaining high quality and efficiency on mature manufacturing lines
- Oversee a team of engineers responsible for robust process control plans to ensure the highest quality and performance in our products. This requires a deep first principals understanding of critical process control parameters (such as pressure, temperature, flowrate, laser power, fastening torque, etc.)
- Oversee a team of line managers and technicians responsible for shiftly operational activities such as rework, scrap, MRB and non-conforming material accounting
- Work cross functionally with other groups such as Quality, Production, NPI, Design, and Reliability to aggressively improve quality and cost
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Industrial, Equipment, or Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent experience
- 7+ years of relevant experience in an assembly, manufacturing, or maintenance environment with a proven track record in improving yield, process capability, and anomaly detection
- At least 2 years completed in a people management role
- Proven first principals driven problem-solving across a wide range of physical, mechanical, and electrical fundamentals
- Strong analytical capability and familiarity with analytical and statistical software systems (JMP, Minitab, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be articulate and confident in presenting to executive leadership
- Enthusiastic, innovative, and take-charge attitude. Able to work independently and set the team’s priorities based on competing and urgent needs
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
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Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
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Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
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Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
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Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
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Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
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Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
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Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
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Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
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Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
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Tesla Babies program
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Commuter benefits
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Employee discounts and perks program
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Expected Compensation
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$140,800 - $258,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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