Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Cell Formation

What To Expect Tesla is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead Cell Formation at Gigafactory Texas in Austin, TX, as we scale next-generation battery cell production. Cell Formation is one of the most critical and capital-intensive steps in battery cell manufacturing — the process where every cell is charged and cycled for the first time, forming the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer that governs its performance, safety, and lifetime. This role owns the design, installation, qualification, and ramp of a large-scale Formation and Aging area, building and leading a 20+ person team of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of standing up new engineering teams and leading complex, high-volume manufacturing programs — ideally in cell/battery production, semiconductors, or another precision, equipment-intensive industry. You will partner across Cell Design, Process Engineering, Quality, Controls, Construction, and New Product Introduction to bring a new production area online, from first equipment install through steady-state production. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role requiring sound judgment and the ability to move fast in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment.

What You'll Do

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