Tesla (TSLA) Taps Another Apple (AAPL) Exec to Lead Manufacturing Technology

Tesla Motors (Nasdaq: TSLA) has hired another Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) employee for one of its key roles.

According to electrek.co, Tesla hired former Director of Alloy Engineering at Apple Rich Heley as its Senior Director of Manufacturing Technology. News comes just weeks after tapping Apple's Doug Field as head of Vehicle Design.

Heley also led other projects to develop new manufacturing techniques at Apple, according to his LinkedIn profile. He offers the following summary of his new Tesla position:

Sr. Director of Manufacturing Technology at Tesla tasked with taking the most advanced car in the world and making it even better. The scope includes advances in Vehicle, Power Train and Battery technologies by conforming the manufacturing process to the best possible design without compromise. Bringing the fit, finish, and materials used to a level unprecedented in the automotive industry as well as continuing to advance the performance and efficiency through advances in manufacturing.

Previously an Engineering Director at Apple responsible for the Manufacturing Design or iPod, iPhone and Accessories as well as the development of new Alloys.

Shares of Tesla are indicated higher Monday morning.

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