Manufacturing Engineer, Body

About the role

• Manufacturing Engineer, Body | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 270770 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

In this role, you will be primary responsible for weld lines process from conception to full ramp, working closely with the Body Manufacturing engineering across all Tesla models. The Manufacturing Engineer will be leading design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews across different teams for a successful product design and developing GD&T strategies. You will be responsible for engineering integrator selection process and working on the floor for bringing Welding Assembly lines to fruition. You are the responsible lead for the process and managing all functions efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Working with the Product design team to review different levels of check points and developing manufacturing strategies based on maturity of CAD
• Responsible to develop estimates for CapEx, OpEx, line layouts, utilities needs and other functions related to process
• You will be drafting RFQs with technical details and managing overall program objectives with schedule
• Doing technical reviews for engineering integrators for process design, tooling, simulation and all aspects related to weld assembly line
• Owning the layout of the line and leading all facilities needs to work with Factory construction teams
• You will be responsible for matching the throughput of the lines with overall program and developing an efficient process with cycle time calculations
• Managing onsite engineering team of line builders with installation and commissioning of the line
• Additionally responsible for managing prototype builds before all main production lines

What You'll Bring

• Preferred to have Masters in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Preferred to have previous manufacturing experience especially in automotive industry
• Knowledge on high volume assembly lines would be an advantage
• Hands on experience of working on the floor
• Knowledge of layout development in AutoCAD or equivalent proficiency in CAD software for tooling design

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)