Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, CNC

Description:
A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the CNC Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most advanced CNC machining equipment and processes in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position and is willing to work hands-on alongside engineers, technicians and production associates. The engineers will start with strengths in a given field (CNC programming, 3D CAD design, etc.) and will be expected to learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all areas of the machining process and equipment.

Responsibilities:
Manage the machining process design for existing and new products
Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvement projects (cycle time, downtime, etc.)
Participate / Lead root cause investigations into machining defects and downstream production scrap
Manage the inventory of cutting tools, consumables and fixture components for the machining process
Create work instructions for the machining process and equipment and train engineering technicians and production associates
Work with Equipment Engineering and vendors on fixture and equipment corrections
Participate in feasibility studies for new machining projects
Work with suppliers to specify, design and manage capital equipment, machining fixtures and cutting tools for new projects
Participate in the creation of Advanced Quality Planning Documentation
Assist other departments in business objectives as required

Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
1+ year of experience in production machining
Strong understanding of machining processes and CNC machines
Understand and Use G-Code
GD&T and Print reading experience
3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA) and CAD/CAM experience preferred
Hands-on work will be required

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

Expected Compensation
$75,600 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.