Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Assembly

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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 & 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