Associate Production Engineering Manager, Cell Tabless

Tesla's Cell Manufacturing organization is scaling cell production at Gigafactory Texas. As Associate Production Engineering Manager, Cell Tabless, you will lead the shift engineering function that supports around-the-clock production — primarily winding (web handling) and laser welding processes.

In this role, you'll lead and raise the shift engineering team: set the bar for ownership and technical excellence, coach engineers through structured problem solving, and ensure the team delivers sustainable engineering solutions that improve Tabless area performance. You will provide hands-on technical support and coaching as the team executes projects that drive OEE, yield, availability, and quality — balanced across ramp and sustaining.

This individual will be heavily focused on implementing sustainable engineering solutions so Tabless can meet factory ramp goals and OEE targets — not one-off firefighting. Success means a capable, high-trust shift engineering bench, fewer recurring losses, and clear closure of actions with measurable results. This role reports to the Engineering Manager, Tabless, and partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Manufacturing/Process Engineering, and Controls.

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