Manager, Packaging Engineering

Description:
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Manager to lead the Packaging Team in Sparks, NV. This individual will be playing a critical role in managing the team of Packaging Engineers and Program Managers, tasked with ensuring production/packaging interaction pushes for optimization, quickly resolves problems, and continues to develop process efficiencies. Responsibilities include leading and supporting cross-functional dialogue surrounding packaging projects and priorities, identifying cost-savings initiatives, and communicating packaging metrics to local leadership teams, and ensuring general packaging team success.

Responsibilities:

Continuously develop a strong, motivated team of Packaging Engineers and Program Managers
Manage and mentor the Packaging team and assist in prioritization and strategy for packaging projects
Facilitate communication between Packaging team and cross-functional teams to present project scope, statuses, cost-savings results, and key team initiatives
Partner with Production Control, Production, Process, Safety, and Manufacturing teams to continuously improve packaging-related inefficiencies for product lines
Monitor KPI’s and work with Packaging Engineers to develop world-class packaging standards and continue to improve upon them
Drive expendable to returnable packaging projects, participate in sustainability initiatives
Manage project budgets, risk, and change management

Requirements:

8+ years’ experience in Packaging Engineering in a manufacturing setting
Previous experience managing engineers
Working knowledge of CAD, technical drawings, GD&T, and related skills
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.
Strong knowledge in a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.)
Experience with designing to standards such as ASTM, Mil-Spec, etc.
Capable of managing multiple priorities at once without sacrificing quality of results

Compensation & Benefits:

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