Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Assembly

What to Expect

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the scaling of our operations and product range. You will work closely with Product Integration, Design Engineering, Quality, among other internal cross-functional teams, to guide vehicles from initial concept through design milestones, and into full-scale production, while collaborating with external vendors and technology partners on process and equipment development.

What You'll Do

• Interface with Engineering stakeholders to review product designs for manufacturing feasibility in vehicle assembly
• Conduct detailed assessments and critical Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews of product, process, and tooling designs including GD&T analyses, tool clearance and human ergonomics, that shape the design of the product
• Coordinate process testing and validation; through virtual builds during the early stages of development and at full-scale during product launch
• Develop process documentation, including Process Sheets, product requirements for equipment specification, request for quotation (RFQ), PFMEAs and Quality Control Plans
• Provide GA (Geometric Assessment) impact/cost analysis for design changes or alternative directions, assess in-house manufacturing capabilities and implement where justified
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) to reduce costs and enhance quality/throughput
• Factory design including layout, line balance, capacity simulations, part presentation, manufacturing operating systems

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• Related experience working in a technology-based industry, where automated assembly techniques are utilized in high-volume assembly processes
• Thrive under pressure while balancing competing priorities and deadlines
• Maintain engagement, proactiveness, and positivity in challenging situations, with full accountability for outcomes
• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities, assignments, and information
• Analytical mindset to synthesize information, think abstractly, and simplify complex ideas
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc (MS Office suite)
• 2D/3D modeling software (CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Navisworks)
• Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools - robotic, vision, material handling, Conveyors, PLC, HMI, etc.

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:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.