Associate Manager, Engineering, Battery Remanufacturing

Associate Manager, Engineering, Battery Remanufacturing | Tesla

Location: Buffalo, New York | Req ID: 285468 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Equipment, Controls and Test Engineering teams at Gigafactory New York, supporting the Service Manufacturing team. This role will be responsible for driving equipment reliability, process improvements, and overall operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a hands-on approach to manufacturing engineering to drive continuous improvement, enhance equipment reliability, and support Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team by providing technical guidance, fostering professional growth, and creating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Ensure engineers have the resources, training, and support needed to succeed in their roles
• Establish and optimize equipment management systems to maintain safe, reliable, and high-quality operations. Drive initiatives that enhance equipment uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve cycle times to maximize production efficiency and output
• Drive improvements in key performance metrics, including equipment availability, overall efficiency, production cycle times, and cost reduction. Analyze data to identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement strategies that drive measurable performance gains
• Develop and execute equipment and process upgrades to increase production capacity, lower operational costs, and improve yield. Work closely with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement engineering solutions that enhance manufacturing processes and scalability
• Ensure strict compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards by proactively identifying and addressing workplace hazards, maintaining up-to-date safety training, and fostering a strong culture of safety ownership across the team
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts for unplanned downtime events, utilizing 3D/8D methodologies to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions. Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to ensure permanent resolutions are in place
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across engineering, maintenance, and production teams to balance competing priorities, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure seamless communication and execution of engineering initiatives that support operational goals

What You'll Bring

• Degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing preferred) OR equivalent in direct work related experience
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading engineering teams within manual and automated high volume manufacturing facilities
• Exemplary track record of high impact contributions both as an individual engineer and in a management capacity
• Ability to command the English language both written and verbal
• Experience with application and teaching of structured problem-solving methodology, such as DOE, root cause analysis, etc.
• Experience with mechanical, automation, and controls engineering is highly preferred

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

• Supervisor Engineering - $100,800 - $151,200/annual salary
• Associate Mgr Engineering - $115,200 - $172,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay 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.