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Just over a year after joining Tesla Motors, Mike Donoughe is leaving. Donoughe had served as executive vice president of vehicle engineering and manufacturing for the electric vehicle builder. The former Chrysler executive was brought in to help get the engineering and manufacturing processes sorted out at a time when Tesla was trying to get production of the Roadster increased while at the same time trying to validate an upgraded powertrain with a new transmission. Since that time, Tesla has gotten to the stage where they are now steadily producing more than 100 cars a month.Donoughe will become a senior partner at Detroit based consulting firm St Clair Consortium, which helps companies develop lean processes. Donoughe also plans to spend time working with the Cornerstone Youth Development fund. According to a statement issued by Tesla spokeswoman Rachel Konrad (pasted after the break), this is a logical time for Donoughe to leave since Roadster production is now humming along and Model S development is just about to hit high gear. No replacement has been named for Donoughe, but Peter Rawlinson will remain as chief engineer for the Model S.
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