<p>The Sr. Launch Engineer is responsible for managing the operations perimeter in its entirety as it relates to introducing new vehicles, and relevant systems, into the production environment as Tesla continues to expand across new product lines and locations.</p> <p>This requires the Sr. Launch Engineer to lead cross-functional teams to ensure engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain validation targets have been met in accordance with product launch timelines. The Sr. Launch Engineer is ultimately responsible for the critical pre-production build management, MBOM set-up, factory readiness, and successful tactical implementation of the program into production.</p> <ul> <li>Drive all activities as related 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 </li><li>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 </li><li>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 </li><li>Plan, organize, and orchestrate all pre-launch build activities. Facilitate ramp management with operations teams </li><li>Oversee the finalization and validation of the MBOM for the program </li><li>Oversee the validation of all factory systems (MRP, ERP, MES) in regards to launch preparation </li><li>Steer overall program validation plan and manufacturing readiness criteria (KPIs) </li><li>Degree in Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience </li><li>9+ years of Production Operations Knowledge - Has a firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including key items such as industrial workings between facilities/departments, line balance, OEE, error proofing, etc. </li><li>Background in manufacturing/industrial engineering required; supply chain highly desired </li><li>Understanding of how the manufacturing validation process runs in relation to complex new products that stretch across various engineer teams and manufacturing centers/factories (methodology, validation plans, associated KPIs) </li><li>Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems </li><li>Excellent problem solving skills; adverse in various problem solving methodologies </li></ul>