Launch Engineer, New Product Introduction

What to Expect

The Launch Engineer, New Product Introduction is responsible for managing the operations perimeter in its entirety as it relates to introducing major coordinated changes or packages into the factory or factories.This requires the launch engineer to lead a cross-functional team to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met for each change. The Launch Engineer is ultimately responsible for the factory readiness and successful tactical implementation of the program into production.

What You'll Do

• Drive all activities as relate to the operations perimeter for your program(s) into the factory / factories. Clear target is to meet or exceed program milestones as set forth by the company -" non-event launch" mentality with each change or program
• Participate in and lead various "cross functional" Program and Manufacturing Readiness forums. Provide clear updates on status and recovery plans as necessary at both working and executive level
• Oversee the complete manufacturing validation for the program - drive supply chain readiness and handover from launch planning to production planning; organize and oversee factory transition; and follow-up on excess / obsolescence planning and post program / service introduction activities
• Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities. Facilitate ramp management with operations teams
• Oversee the finalization and validation of the MBOM for the program
• Oversee the validation of all factory systems (MRP, ERP, MES, etc.) regarding launch preparation
• Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs)
• Environment, health, and safety considered in all activities and manufacturing validations
• Organization and follow-up of open points / actions that are required to secure a non-event introduction of the program; ensure constraints are conveyed and well communicated as actionable items throughout the organization
• Interact, integrate, and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, production, production control, sales, service, etc.

What You'll Bring

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 :

2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Expected Compensation $88,000 - $150,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.