Production Engineering Manager, Powertrain

Production Engineering Manager, Powertrain Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Apr 09, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla has an immediate opening for a Production Engineering Manager to join the leadership team at Tesla's Gigafactory Nevada. We are seeking an energetic, skilled, cost-conscious, team-oriented individual to be responsible for the performance of equipment engineering, process engineering, and maintenance teams. The incumbent will manage a team of engineers and technicians responsible for equipment and process related metrics related to manufacturing of Tesla products. The team will drive improvement in safety, overall equipment effectiveness, factory yield and costs. Improvement activity will be driven through documented actions with clear due dates and expected results. The engineering manager will performance manage their team to generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability. What You'll Do
Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
Clearly define expectations for the engineering and maintenance teams which improve overall MFG line performance
Drive improvement activities from inception through closure using the engineering and technician resources on their team
Set and drive accountability to maintenance strategies and standards, including standard operating procedures, escalation, preventative and predictive maintenance, workmanship, and documentation
Focus on movement of process and equipment related metrics in the positive direction
Innovate processes and procedures to streamline production activities on the production floor
Push the team to adhere to strict 5S standards and maintain cleanliness on the floor and within automation cells
Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, and hand over
Observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks
Collaborate with MFG engineering and controls teams to install and troubleshoot new processes and equipment What You'll Bring
Must understand general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls
Must demonstrate reliability, initiative, and desire to learn
Must be adaptable in work schedule (including compressed work week and night shift) and working environment
Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization
Capable of provided constructive feedback to subordinates
Able to drive engineering problems to true root cause and elimination
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information
Multitasks and adapts to constant change
Able to use Microsoft Office software
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 10+ hours per day, wear air purifying respirator as needed for specific tasks. Lift at least 10 -20 lbs. on a regular basis, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and sometimes may have to twist and bend body. Ability to climb ladders/stairs. Work in loud environment 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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