Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manager of Mechanical Engineering Manager responsible for leading a high performing team of engineers designing state-of-the-art automated manufacturing equipment to produce Tesla's industry changing products. This position will push boundaries in automation and set the bar for excellence in automated machine design as no other company than Tesla can do. Tesla is driven to excellence in product design and manufacturing, and our vertical integration enables working directly with product design engineers to optimize the product design for automated manufacturing. We expect this person to take pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively lead a team of high-talented and driven engineers. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with a highly motivated team on extremely challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Mechanical Engineering team specializing in custom automated manufacturing machine design
• Clearly define expectations and drive accountability for the engineering team, improving overall design and manufacturing solutions
• Innovate by guiding the team on first principles design concepts to create simple, novel, robust, and low-cost machine designs
• Establish aggressive project timelines and resource assignments, challenging team members while ensuring project success, throughout frequently changing scopes of work and project schedules
• Guide and mentor team in large project execution with 5+ mechanical engineers designing a production line
• Establish a culture of excellence in performance on the team by reinforcing positive behavior, coaching negative behavior, and fostering a mentoring environment for growth
• Guide and direct team on design process improvements, standards creation, and training programs in collaboration with other mechanical design teams
• Travel as required to support projects and team members during factory installations

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of custom automated machine design experience (Weldment design, Mechanism design, Servo motion and linear guidance, Robotics design for reach/speed/payload/etc., Machine safety, Machine vision)
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Experience with design for manufacturability
• Experience with FEA and structural analysis
• Proficiency in a 3D CAD system, preferably SolidWorks
• Understanding of PDM systems
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly

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
$173,880 - $311,364/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.