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What to Expect
The Associate Manager, Launch Engineering is responsible for managing the launch team for Model S & X. The leadership role would entail leading the operations perimeter in its entirety as it relates to introducing major coordinated changes or packages into the factory or factories. Need minimum 6 years of automotive experience in new program launch, equipment and program management. This requires the manager to lead a team of individual contributors & cross-functional team to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met for each change. The role is ultimately responsible for the factory readiness and successful tactical implementation of the program into production, driving decision forums with leadership teams, track develop and improve KPIs & develop TPMs.
What You’ll Do
Drive all activities as relate to the operations perimeter for your program(s) into the factory/factories. Clear target is to meet or exceed program milestones as set forth by the company…..”non-event launch” mentality with each
Participate in and lead various “cross functional” Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums. Provide clear updates on status and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level
Leadership experience in managing teams, driving decision forums with leadership teams, track develop and improve KPIs & develop TPMs
Oversee the complete manufacturing validation for the program….drive supply chain readiness and handover from launch planning to production planning; organize and oversee factory transition; and follow-up on excess/obsolescence planning and post program/service introduction activities
Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities. Facilitate ramp management with operations teams
Oversee the finalization and validation of the MBOM for the program
Oversee the validation of all factory systems (MRP, ERP, MES, etc) in regards to launch preparation
Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs)
Ensure that NPI processes are followed in all doings (PCA, MRT, etc)
Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, production, production control, sales, service, etc.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification or proven equivalent experience
Minimum of four years’ experience (PM) / eight years’ experience (SR.) / ten plus years’ experience (Staff) in automotive, high tech, or other high volume/high complexity manufacturing in a similar capacity coupled with demonstration of exceptionable ability. Leadership experience is preferred
Production Operations Knowledge - Has a firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error proofing, etc.
Background in manufacturing/industrial engineering required; supply chain highly desired
Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)
Great understanding of design for manufacture, process design, process validation, and assembly methods
Strong interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization. Able to effectively and confidently communicate to senior and executive level leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Well versed with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc). Excellent organizational skills
Has a well versed understanding of production line layout, flow, and modeling. Should clearly understand the following:job shops, batch and flow production
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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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
The Associate Manager, Launch Engineering is responsible for managing the launch team for Model S & X. The leadership role would entail leading the operations perimeter in its entirety as it relates to introducing major coordinated changes or packages into the factory or factories. Need minimum 6 years of automotive experience in new program launch, equipment and program management. This requires the manager to lead a team of individual contributors & cross-functional team to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met for each change. The role is ultimately responsible for the factory readiness and successful tactical implementation of the program into production, driving decision forums with leadership teams, track develop and improve KPIs & develop TPMs.
What You’ll Do
Drive all activities as relate to the operations perimeter for your program(s) into the factory/factories. Clear target is to meet or exceed program milestones as set forth by the company…..”non-event launch” mentality with each
Participate in and lead various “cross functional” Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums. Provide clear updates on status and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level
Leadership experience in managing teams, driving decision forums with leadership teams, track develop and improve KPIs & develop TPMs
Oversee the complete manufacturing validation for the program….drive supply chain readiness and handover from launch planning to production planning; organize and oversee factory transition; and follow-up on excess/obsolescence planning and post program/service introduction activities
Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities. Facilitate ramp management with operations teams
Oversee the finalization and validation of the MBOM for the program
Oversee the validation of all factory systems (MRP, ERP, MES, etc) in regards to launch preparation
Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs)
Ensure that NPI processes are followed in all doings (PCA, MRT, etc)
Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, production, production control, sales, service, etc.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification or proven equivalent experience
Minimum of four years’ experience (PM) / eight years’ experience (SR.) / ten plus years’ experience (Staff) in automotive, high tech, or other high volume/high complexity manufacturing in a similar capacity coupled with demonstration of exceptionable ability. Leadership experience is preferred
Production Operations Knowledge - Has a firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error proofing, etc.
Background in manufacturing/industrial engineering required; supply chain highly desired
Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs)
Great understanding of design for manufacture, process design, process validation, and assembly methods
Strong interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization. Able to effectively and confidently communicate to senior and executive level leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Well versed with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc). Excellent organizational skills
Has a well versed understanding of production line layout, flow, and modeling. Should clearly understand the following:job shops, batch and flow production
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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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
