Job Description

Locations

• Fremont, California, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• deep understanding of chemistry, physics, and polymer scienceintermediate
• Expertise in polymer engineeringintermediate
• Familiarity with lab tools (e.g., DSC, DMA)intermediate
• FEA software (e.g., LS-Dyna, Abaqus)intermediate
• mold-filling simulation tools (e.g., Moldflow, Sigmasoft)intermediate
• Experience with material modelingintermediate
• fitting material data into simulationsintermediate
• lead engineering teamsintermediate
• manage complex projectsintermediate
• analytical and problem-solving skillsintermediate
• written and verbal communication skillsintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Polymer or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience with at least 7 years of engineering leadership experience. (experience, 7 years)
• Automotive experience is preferred but not required (experience)
• Familiarity with lab tools (e.g., DSC, DMA), FEA software (e.g., LS-Dyna, Abaqus), and mold-filling simulation tools (e.g., Moldflow, Sigmasoft). (experience)
• Experience with material modeling and fitting material data into simulations to improve models and predictive simulations (experience)
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage complex projects, and meet tight deadlines (experience)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle competing demands (experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly (experience)
• A proactive, positive, and resilient approach to work, with strong accountability for outcomes (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive experience is preferred but not required (experience)

Responsibilities

• Oversee individuals tasked with delivering multiple simultaneous Polymer-specific deliverables, applying first principles to launch products on time, with superior quality, at an agreeable cost, from conception through to production
• Manage deliverables, including novel materials innovations, developing materials selection tools, providing materials properties for internal customers, authoring materials standards, performing root-cause analysis, researching new technologies, and optimizing processes
• Lead a team of subject matter experts in Polymer science, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance
• Cultivate strong relationships and cross-functional collaboration by partnering with Design Engineering, Design Studio, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other internal teams that rely on our expertise and guidance
• Coordinate with other Materials Engineering managers to ensure that the Polymer-specific workload is balanced across engineers located in other regions and teams
• Plan manpower needs, recruit top talent, drive continuous improvement and recognize exceptional employee performance
• Achieve results by setting priorities, communicating expectations, planning, and monitoring progress
• Communicate team progress and roadblocks broadly and cross-functionally

Benefits

• general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• general: Employee Assistance Program
• general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• general: Tesla Babies program
• general: Commuter benefits
• general: Employee discounts and perks program

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