Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Austin, TX
Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the Domain, Round Rock, and the Southeast Austin industrial corridor, with strong demand from semiconductor, advanced electronics, and defense manufacturers. Companies actively hiring right now include Tesla, Amazon, and Amazon Web Services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Tesla is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead Cell Formation at Gigafactory Texas in Austin, TX, as we scale next-generation battery cell production. Cell Formation is one of the most critical and capital-intensive steps in battery cell manufacturing — the process where every cell is charged and cycled for the first time, forming the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer that governs its performance, safety, and lifetime. This role owns the design, installation, qualification, and ramp of a large-scale Formation and Aging area, building and leading a 20+ person team of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of standing up new engineering teams and leading complex, high-volume manufacturing programs — ideally in cell/battery production, semiconductors, or another precision, equipment-intensive industry. You will partner across Cell Design, Process Engineering, Quality, Controls, Construction, and New Product Introduction to bring a new production area online, from first equipment install through steady-state production. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role requiring sound judgment and the ability to move fast in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment.
What You'll Do
- Build, lead, and grow a 20+ person cross-disciplinary engineering team (Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers) supporting Cell Formation
- Own end-to-end development of Formation and Aging systems — cyclers, degas/reseal, aging racks, and thermal chambers — from concept through installation, qualification, and full production
- Partner with Cell Design, Process Engineering, and NPI to ensure formation protocols and equipment meet cycle time, yield, and cell performance targets
- Drive PFMEA, control plans, and critical parameter management to ensure formation and aging processes are safe, repeatable, and scalable
- Direct Controls engineers on cycler automation, data acquisition, and integration with plant MES and quality systems
- Coordinate with Construction and Factory Design teams to ready new manufacturing space for equipment install and line startup
- Lead installation, qualification, and ramp activities to hit aggressive timelines and quality targets
- Build and present compelling, data-backed business cases and capacity plans to executive leadership
- Set clear team goals and KPIs (safety, uptime, yield, cycle time) to drive accountability and performance
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that reduce formation cycle time, capital intensity, and floor space footprint
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams
- Experience in battery cell manufacturing; direct exposure to Formation & Aging processes strongly preferred
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams spanning process, controls/automation, and mechanical engineering
- Strong background in PFMEA, process validation, control plans, and critical parameter management
- Experience specifying and qualifying capital equipment such as cyclers, aging racks, or thermal systems
- Familiarity with automation architecture, PLC controls, and MES/data systems
- Track record of leading greenfield or brownfield line installation and ramp in a high-volume environment
- Excellent executive communication skills and experience building business cases for capital funding
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
Compensation and 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Tesla is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead Cell Formation at Gigafactory Texas in Austin, TX, as we scale next-generation battery cell production. Cell Formation is one of the most critical and capital-intensive steps in battery cell manufacturing — the process where every cell is charged and cycled for the first time, forming the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer that governs its performance, safety, and lifetime. This role owns the design, installation, qualification, and ramp of a large-scale Formation and Aging area, building and leading a 20+ person team of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of standing up new engineering teams and leading complex, high-volume manufacturing programs — ideally in cell/battery production, semiconductors, or another precision, equipment-intensive industry. You will partner across Cell Design, Process Engineering, Quality, Controls, Construction, and New Product Introduction to bring a new production area online, from first equipment install through steady-state production. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role requiring sound judgment and the ability to move fast in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment.
What You'll Do
- Build, lead, and grow a 20+ person cross-disciplinary engineering team (Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineers) supporting Cell Formation
- Own end-to-end development of Formation and Aging systems — cyclers, degas/reseal, aging racks, and thermal chambers — from concept through installation, qualification, and full production
- Partner with Cell Design, Process Engineering, and NPI to ensure formation protocols and equipment meet cycle time, yield, and cell performance targets
- Drive PFMEA, control plans, and critical parameter management to ensure formation and aging processes are safe, repeatable, and scalable
- Direct Controls engineers on cycler automation, data acquisition, and integration with plant MES and quality systems
- Coordinate with Construction and Factory Design teams to ready new manufacturing space for equipment install and line startup
- Lead installation, qualification, and ramp activities to hit aggressive timelines and quality targets
- Build and present compelling, data-backed business cases and capacity plans to executive leadership
- Set clear team goals and KPIs (safety, uptime, yield, cycle time) to drive accountability and performance
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that reduce formation cycle time, capital intensity, and floor space footprint
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams
- Experience in battery cell manufacturing; direct exposure to Formation & Aging processes strongly preferred
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams spanning process, controls/automation, and mechanical engineering
- Strong background in PFMEA, process validation, control plans, and critical parameter management
- Experience specifying and qualifying capital equipment such as cyclers, aging racks, or thermal systems
- Familiarity with automation architecture, PLC controls, and MES/data systems
- Track record of leading greenfield or brownfield line installation and ramp in a high-volume environment
- Excellent executive communication skills and experience building business cases for capital funding
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
Compensation and 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla35
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- Amazon Web Services9
- Diasorin3
- Saronic Technologies3
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a manufacturing engineering manager job in Austin?
Focus on Austin's semiconductor fabrication, defense electronics, and precision manufacturing sectors, which drive the heaviest local demand. Employers in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Southeast Austin's industrial parks hire most actively. Candidates who combine process improvement credentials like Six Sigma with hands-on Austin fab or aerospace experience stand out. Building connections through the Austin Technology Council or regional manufacturing associations also opens doors that online applications alone do not.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in Austin?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineering managers in Austin right now include Tesla, Amazon, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's hiring mix skews toward semiconductor fabs, defense contractors, and high-growth hardware startups rather than traditional heavy industry.
Are there remote manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Austin?
Yes, but opportunities are limited since manufacturing engineering management is largely a hands-on, floor-present role. About 0% of manufacturing engineering manager openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover planning, vendor management, or NPI coordination rather than direct production oversight. Austin's hardware and semiconductor employers generally require on-site presence for most of the week.
How can I get a manufacturing engineering manager job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a process or manufacturing engineer role at one of Austin's semiconductor or electronics firms, then building toward a team lead position. Companies in Round Rock and Cedar Park regularly hire engineers willing to take on informal leadership. Earning a PMP or Six Sigma Green Belt while in that role, combined with Austin's tight-knit manufacturing community, makes the step into management far more attainable than in larger, more competitive markets.
Which industries hire the most manufacturing engineering managers in Austin?
Austin manufacturing engineering manager roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's position as a hub for semiconductor fabrication and advanced electronics manufacturing, amplified by recent large-scale chip plant investments in the broader metro, is the primary driver of that industry mix.
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