Sr. Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design

About the role

• Sr. Engineering Manager, In House Cell Design | Tesla (Design)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 249431 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We’re seeking a Fremont-based engineering manager to lead next-generation large-format cylindrical products, pioneered by Tesla, specifically for EVs. This position offers outsize leverage on the mission to deliver affordable & exhilarating vehicles that accelerate Earth’s transition to sustainable energy!

Our vertically-integrated program (from refining to recycling— electrode thru vehicle— hardware + software) uniquely enables full-stack engineering for extreme speed, precision and volume, leveraging troves of internal data, and super-aligned technical partners that carry years of execution pedigree and mass-production wisdom.

What You'll Do

• Lead and grow team of 15+ design engineers; own new & derivative versions of Tesla’s in-house 46x cell from initial requirements, through B~C phase development, to factory launch
• Define & drive execution of bold projects that optimize cost / performance and neutralize vexing tradeoffs spanning product + factory
• Foster respect & seamless collaboration with partner teams (Pack, Vehicle, Programs, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, NPI, Qualification, Supply Chain, CAE) to overcome multi-dimensional technical and business challenges
• Establish design tools, protocols, workflows, and documentation that improve efficiency & rigor
• Coordinate & drive response to emergent issues (validation, factory, supply, etc.)
• Convert leadership direction into results; refine updates, represent team at prog / exec level
• Recruit / develop world-class talent, manage performance, and nurture team culture
• Set ambitious & quantitative OKRs, inspire employees, maintain high standard of work, justify resources and win leadership alignment
• Stay in sync with San Diego & Austin peer managers to progressively elevate design team practices and streamline handoffs between our development & production sites
• Master cell technology and the systems that build it

What You'll Bring

• On-site in Fremont, California
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related specialization or equivalent experience
• 8 years of technical experience, minimum 4 years demonstrated leadership of other engineers
• Sharp engineering 1st principles (in mechanics & heat transfer especially) plus a quantitative mindset, and track record of successfully launched products
• Practiced in concept generation, CAD, tolerancing (GD&T), statistical analysis, DFM, DFMEA
• Background in design for high-volume & automated precision manufacturing processes
• Exceptional technical communication (live reporting, written form, and presentation of data)
• Natural inclination to organize / motivate teams of people and improve workflows
• Appetite for extreme ownership, hard work, and continuous improvement. We are resilient and deliver in the face of fast timelines, shifting requirements, and concurrent demands

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$120,800 - $307,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.