Associate Engineering Manager, Coatings, Semi Tesla Motors, Inc. United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Oct 31, 2026

What to Expect The Associate Manager, Production Engineering will be responsible for meeting production forecasts, providing hands-on support and direction to the operations team. This role will ensure quality and safety of the Powder Coating operation while driving continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate possesses a solid engineering background, setting up new manufacturing sites and strives to create an environment that is productive, encourages open communication, and fosters a collaborative environment that is exciting and fun. What You'll Do

Lead daily production engineering and maintenance operations including planning, delivery, cost, yield (FTT), safety, quality, and staffing

Maintain high standards in product quality, safety, resource utilization, and preventative maintenance of facilities and equipment

Hire, coach, and develop large cross-functional teams, both salaried and hourly

Support new product launches, upgrades, and material changes by developing process plans, tracking budgets, and resolving project risks

Manage engineering changes by assessing risks and creating mitigation plans, including heavy short-term process adjustments

Oversee all shop floor transactions and documentation of critical feature and checkpoint data with downstream impact awareness

Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and 5S initiatives while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience

8+ years in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing (automotive preferred), with evidence of exceptional ability

Deep understanding of Coatings, Pre Treatment and Sealer application

Proven success in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and new product introduction (NPI) teams

Track record of building and leading motivated, technically strong teams

Strong knowledge of production systems, processes, product launches, and measurement/inspection techniques

Committed to driving a positive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and morale-focused work environment Notify me of jobs like this