Manufacturing Engineering, Body Weld, Semi
What to Expect
Manufacturing Engineers will develop world-class equipment and processes, working with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product launch lifecycle fromdesign to full production ramp. This role requires a highly driven Engineer to workclosely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and External Vendors to take new vehicle designs from initial concept through proto type development and into high-volume production.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate closely with Design Engineering to develop products that lend themselves to streamlined and robust manufacturing methods with industry-best safety, quality, rate and cost
- Support Tesla’sfactory and facility teams to develop highly-efficient and optimized factory-level layouts
- Take direct responsibility for exceeding market-leading dimensional quality and lead all activities towards this objective including the development of GD&T strategies, quality control plans and dimensional improvement plans
- 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 withunprecedented 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 ofsafety 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 accountabilityfor 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
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation
$104,000 – $198,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
