Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Machining, Optimus

Description:
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Manufacturing Engineer specializing in machining to lead the design, installation, and ramp-up of advanced, automated machining lines. In this role, you'll inform product design by specifying what needs to be machined, how it should be done to ensure manufacturability, and how to meet performance requirements using the minimal number of processes. You'll also lead the factory layout of these machining lines to maximize efficiency and scalability. Additionally, in this role, you will be required to hire the team to execute based on the scope of work identified.
You will also oversee the fabrication, installation, integration, commissioning, and ramp-up of the lines until handover to the Sustaining Production Operations team. This includes on-site coordination with suppliers, equipment bring-up, and demonstrating expected performance metrics, along with providing comprehensive supporting documentation such as work instructions and maintenance procedures.
Post-handover, you'll shift focus to developing the next line, often managing multiple lines at various development stages simultaneously. Strong multitasking, time management, and prioritization skills are essential to handle these dynamic responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities:
Partner closely with product design engineers and materials engineers to translate conceptual designs into manufacturable machining processes. Provide input on design for manufacturability (DFM) and tolerances to ensure designs are optimized for factory scalability and cost-effectiveness
Design the most efficient factory layout for machining operations, optimizing material flow, providing inputs to factory teams and collaborating closely to ensure space readiness on schedule
Prepare RFQs, down-select suppliers, and work with GSM teams to source equipment that meets timelines
Install, commission, integrate and troubleshoot new equipment and support setup for manufacturing, including machines, peripheral equipment, tools, and automation systems
Manage external equipment integrators from development through buyoff
Validate and characterize new equipment and fixtures for production implementation
Design production workstations for optimal ergonomics and efficiency and set up workflows for each machined part, including quality checks
Create detailed manufacturing instructions to document new processes and develop a master list of spares, maintenance items, and tools required to operate the facility
Author and document all processes and steps to facilitate asset handover, including proving line OEE and ensuring critical spares are stocked
Build and lead a machining group to execute the line(s)

Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent, and 10+ years of experience setting up machining lines and building machining factories
Experience developing manufacturing processes for new and unique products
Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
Experience designing layouts, mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.)
Experience designing manufacturing lines in 2D and 3D environments
Experience building/leading technical teams
Experience building manufacturing lines and either running them or handing them over to operations for sustainment

Compensation & 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