Mechanical & Process Commissioning Lead

Mechanical & Process Commissioning Lead Tesla Gr nheide (Mark), Germany What to Expect We at Gigafactory Berlin Design and Construction are looking for a Commissioning Lead to join an energetic and vibrant environment. In this role, you will establish, build, and lead a high-performing commissioning team that supports multiple projects from concept through to completion. Your focus will be on developing robust processes, procedures, and standards that ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality commissioning outcomes. You will bring strong technical knowledge of mechanical, process, and utility systems and be ready to step in and commission systems hands-on when the situation demands it. What You ll Do Build and lead a commissioning team, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and professional development of team members; Design, implement, and continuously improve commissioning processes, procedures, templates, and standards to support multiple concurrent projects; Provide input during design reviews and align with Technical Services, Engineering, and other stakeholders on system requirements and commissioning strategies; Develop commissioning scopes, checklists, and packages, ensuring they are delivered efficiently by the team and aligned with procurement and project controls; Oversee and, when required, personally execute commissioning of complex factory systems - including mechanical dry systems (HVAC, dust collection, exhaust, etc.), process systems (water treatment, natural gas, liquid nitrogen, etc.), and utility systems (compressed air, domestic water, sewage, etc.) - ensuring your team delivers safely, on schedule, and to the required quality; Set expectations for supplier and subcontractor commissioning performance, review their deliverables, and ensure documentation submitted by third parties meets Tesla's standards before acceptance; Drive value engineering and schedule/cost optimization initiatives across projects, presenting recommendations to executive leadership; Establish and enforce quality standards, documentation requirements, and handover processes (from early access to final acceptance) for all projects; Interface at a senior level with Engineering, Construction, Technical Services, Manufacturing, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve cross-functional challenges; Ensure compliance with German regulations, technical standards, and permit requirements across all commissioning activities; Escalate critical issues to senior construction leadership while empowering the team to handle day-to-day execution. What You ll Bring Bachelor's and/or master's degrees in mechanical engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field, and/or evidence of equivalent professional experience; 8+ years of relevant commissioning experience on complex industrial or manufacturing projects, including at least 3 years in a leadership or team-building capacity; Proven experience building, managing, and developing commissioning teams; Demonstrated ability to develop and implement commissioning processes, procedures, and standards for large-scale industrial environments; Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, process, and utility systems - sufficient to guide your team and step in hands-on when required; Experience overseeing third-party suppliers and subcontractors in a commissioning or construction environment; Strong knowledge of German technical standards, regulations, and permit requirements relevant to industrial commissioning; Strong people-management and leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are a strong advantage; High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk tools; Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals. Apply Now