* Lead engineering teams to refine and enhance high-throughput manufacturing processes, prioritizing efficiency, quality, and cost targets.
* Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability.
* Partner with operations teams and other stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks, improve line productivity, and ensure alignment with production goals.
* Use validated production data to evaluate issues, select appropriate methodologies, and implement solutions within established procedures.
* Allocate personnel and financial resources to meet departmental objectives, balancing competing demands and tight deadlines.
* Mentor and develop engineering staff, ensuring expertise in process optimization and adherence to Tesla’s high standards.
* Suggest improvements to company policies and establish procedures that directly impact organizational performance.
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical engineering, industrial engineering) or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated success leading engineering teams focused on designing and optimizing high-volume manufacturing systems.
* Experience in leading maintenance teams is a plus.
* Experience in mass production industries (e.g., battery cell manufacturing, automotive, semiconductors, consumer electronics, energy systems, beverage).
* Proficiency in analyzing and improving production metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs).
* Ability to work under pressure, assess dynamic conditions, and prioritize conflicting demands.
* Operate independently to achieve goals, proposing policy changes and establishing procedures that affect the organization.
* Develop schedules, budgets, and performance targets while managing risks that could impact short-term objectives.
* Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal) for cross-functional coordination and mediation. German language skills are a plus.
* Advanced MS Office fluency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.
* Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.