Associate NPI Engineering Manager, Solar Manufacturing

The Associate Manager, Technical Programs, Solar NPI is an engineering leader in our new, greenfield Solar Manufacturing group. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for an experienced manufacturing NPI executive who thrives on building organizations and systems from the ground up. Build and scale a world-class quality organization from the ground up. Own product NPI from R&D through mass production, partnering with engineering, supply chain, and operations to deliver industry-leading cell efficiency, reliability, and cost.

- Manage, mentor and lead a team of Engineers as they support Solar Manufacturing
- Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the engineering, maintenance, and production communities
- Build & improve management systems to ensure all equipment operates safely, with high availability & product quality and low cycle time and that our manufacturing processes are robust and demonstrate strong process capability
- Ensure that NPI processes and guidelines are always followed and conduct regular reviews of the process, iterating to make improvements whenever required by business needs
- Lead and assist engineers in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent RCAs, using the 3D/8D process where applicable
- Own headcount and resource planning for projects currently in progress and planned expansion activities
- Own, report on and drive improvement of area KPIs, including equipment availability, efficiency and cycle time, yield, cost, and capacity

- Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years’ experience leading technical teams within automated, high-volume manufacturing facilities, including but not limited to electromechanical assembly, robotics, etc.
- Executive-level communication skills, both verbal and written, to both technical and non-technical team members
- Thorough understanding of product validation processes, production operations, DFM, material movement, and lean manufacturing practices
- Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing business needs
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams
- Outstanding problem-solving skills; adept in various problem-solving methodologies

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)