Engineering Manager, Vendor Manufacturing Engineering

Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Tesla moves quickly, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works alongside engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.
We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead our Vendor Manufacturing Engineering (VME) team, responsible for ensuring that our suppliers' manufacturing processes and capabilities meet Tesla's quality, reliability, and performance standards. The successful candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, supplier development, and quality assurance, with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of VME engineers responsible for assessing and developing suppliers' manufacturing capabilities, including tooling, equipment, and process validation
• Oversee the Supplier Assessment Process for new sourcing, ensuring that suppliers meet our company's quality, reliability, and performance standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Engineering, and Procurement, to develop and implement supplier process specifications, equipment specifications, and PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

• Ensure that suppliers' processes and equipment meet our company's CTQs (Critical-to-Quality) requirements at Start of Production (SOP)

• Manage the development and implementation of new parts, tools, equipment, and processes, including inline metrology and MI (Manufacturing Instruction) creation

• Conduct supplier equipment buy-offs and process capability buy-offs to ensure compliance with Tesla standards

• Investigate and resolve supplier-related issues, including FA (Failure Analysis) and CA (Corrective Action) activities

• Collaborate with Cell Design team for the creation of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) documents to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet Tesla's quality and reliability standards

• Develop and execute material flow and handling specifications to ensure efficient and effective supplier-to-internal manufacturing transitions
• Serve as the packaging specification owner, ensuring that packaging meets our company's quality, safety, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier development, or quality assurance, with at least 3 years of leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment, including experience with PFMEA, FMEA, and control plans

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and techniques

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to investigate and resolve complex supplier-related issues

• Experience with quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949

• Strong project management skills, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation$96,000 - $222,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.