Associate Manager, Production Line Maintenance, Megafactory

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Brookshire
Oct 17, 2025
What to Expect The successful candidate will have experience in all facets of manufacturing maintenance. Maintenance supervision and leadership experience with supporting sustainable production as well as new model and/or new equipment introductions is required. Additionally, will be responsible to overlook Maintenance and Engineering projects to meet design criteria, scope, budget and schedule. This person must be able to build upon previous successes and take our Maintenance team to the next level. They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, equipment maintenance, etc. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent. What You'll Do Lead Kaizen events to improve Engineering OEE and identify/implement opportunities for lowest cost of ownership through engineering skills/tools Manage maintenance team, and associated workload for Supervisors, Leads, Technicians, and Engineering support to optimize shop availability and performance according to established KPI Develop team technical competence, skills, and overall performance. Coordinate and provide technical & non-technical training Plan, Prioritize & delegate workload, both daily and shutdown, based on department impact Lead team safety audits, maintenance procedure analysis and development, & delegate corrective actions Workforce management: day-to-day line support; in-house repair work; vacation scheduling; OT & weekend work scheduling Interaction with Production and Engineering Groups, internal customers, and management What You'll Bring 5+ years of extensive experience in a supervisory and leadership role overseeing a Maintenance Organization Bachelor's Degree in Equipment Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience Industrial Maintenance experience, with robotic and controls knowledge, in a high volume manufacturing environment Experience in developing and maintaining process/manufacturing data and plans using PDCA, Lean, TPM, and 5S initiatives High technical aptitude and diagnostic problem-solving skills Experience in Microsoft Office Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch,twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day Climb andmaintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limitedto: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Compensation and Benefits Benefits 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