Maintenance Engineering Associate Manager, Stamping, Semi

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Stamping maintenance associate manager to lead a team responsible for stamping operations within the Semi Operations team. This role will involve leading a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors to maintain and improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of stamping equipment and tooling within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include developing and executing preventative maintenance programs, optimizing maintenance processes using Lean principles, overseeing repairs, managing team performance, ensuring compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.

• Recruit, train, develop, and manage a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for stamping dies and equipment to minimize down time and maximize performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles (such as 5S and material flow optimization,) data analysis and root cause methodologies
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams to address issues impacting part quality, efficiency, and equipment performance
• Set and monitor departmental KPIs, such as line efficiencies, labor costs, and equipment availability
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Focus: Responsibilities include ensuring team safety training, documenting EHS incidents, proactively identifying workplace hazards, and empowering teams towards continuous operational improvements

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in stamping, metal forming, or automotive production
• Strong understanding of stamping processes, tooling maintenance, and process improvement methodologies
• Proven experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
• Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction and process scaling
• Excellent problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma, or similar)

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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