CareerPlan

Group Leader Process Development (m/w/d) in R&D

Reutlingen, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGFull-time2026-07-29 → 2026-10-27

Core

Leading an R&D team to develop and implement complex manufacturing lines and automation processes for Tesla's production capacity.

Role type

Senior IC process development team lead

Builds

High-complexity manufacturing lines and automation systems for Tesla

Domain

Automotive manufacturing / Special-purpose machinery engineering

Required skills

Mechanical engineering expertise, Automation process leadership, Project feasibility assessment, Technology development from concept to prototype, Manufacturing line execution, Operational activity control

Preferred skills

IT affinity, Structured problem analysis, Hands-on mentality

Technologies

Special-purpose machinery, Automation systems

Responsibilities

Lead a medium-sized R&D team, Strategically develop team competencies, Evaluate project feasibility with Product Design, Responsible for technology development from definition to realization, Develop complex manufacturing lines within time and cost constraints, Manage all operational activities in process development, Report regularly on ongoing projects