What To Expect
Manufacturing Engineers will develop world-class equipment and processes, working with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product launch lifecycle from design to full production ramp. This role requires a highly driven Engineer to work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and External Vendors to take new vehicle designs from initial concept through prototype development and into high-volume production.

What You'll Do

Lead the development of innovative and robust tooling design to achieve the process plan and GD&T strategy, working closely with Tesla’s partner vendors to buy-off and deliver the final product

Drive the continued improvement of early project planning documents such as project timelines, Requests for Quotations, FMEA’s and Safety Risk Assessments

Lead the development and introduction of processes and equipment associated with early prototype builds and highlighting key process and equipment improvement opportunities throughout the prototype builds themselves

Work closely with Tesla’s partner vendors to develop world-class production lines with unprecedented simplicity, density, speed, and automation

Lead the installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close collaboration with Tesla’s partner vendors to deliver the line in the shortest possible time and lowest possible cost

Initiate and drive strategies to rapidly ramp the quality and rate of newly launched production lines to full capacity with a focus on maintaining the highest of safety standards throughout the ramp duration

Build on the success of existing line layouts, processes, and tooling to further improve material flow, waste reduction, safety, and ergonomics by utilizing lean manufacturing best practices and structured problem-solving methodologies

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

5+ years of related experience developing and launching complex assembly processes

A ‘can-do’ attitude with open mindedness and a strong desire to think ‘outside the box’

A proven track record of taking initiative, managing competing demands, collaborating closely with others, and remaining positive in high-pressure environments

A demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and make data-based decisions, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their successful and timely delivery

Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments, coping with rapidly changing inputs, constraints, and priorities

Strong familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D

Extensive hands-on experience with modifying jigs, fixtures, and coordinating equipment installations

Strong understanding of BOMs, OEE, manufacturability, DFM, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies

Experience with AUTOCAD, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and other similar software/tools

Benefits
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

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