Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Body
- Location
- Austin, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Manufacturing engineering
- Body-in-white assembly processes
- Process optimization
- Production line troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing data analysis
About the role
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- Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Body
- Job Category
- Manufacturing
- Location
- AUSTIN, Texas
- Req. ID
- 287353
- Job Type
- Full-time
- What to Expect
In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, Manufacturing Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role requires a hands-on Engineer to work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and External Vendors to take vehicle design changes and new vehicle designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Design Engineering on DFM and process designs that support high-volume production and dimensional quality
- Own dimensional quality targets through GD&T strategies, quality control plans and dimensional improvement plans
- Drive tooling design and vendor buy-off in line with the process plan and GD&T strategy
- Develop and review project timelines, RFQs, FMEAs and safety risk assessments
- Lead process and equipment introduction for prototype builds and capture improvement opportunities during those builds
- Review robot and tooling simulations, cycle time plans and line layouts, and drive designs toward engineering limits
- Lead installation, commissioning and ramp of high-volume production lines with vendor partners, on time and on budget
- Improve safety, quality and efficiency during ramp and complete documentation handover for long-term line sustainment
- Define project scope, manage spend, coordinate vendors and oversee new equipment installation to meet requirements
- Optimize new and existing processes, layouts and fixtures for safety, yield, capacity, cost, material flow and ergonomics using Lean methods
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience launching high-volume assembly processes, including jig and fixture modification and equipment installation
- Working knowledge of DFM, BOMs, process design, process validation, assembly methods, and cost reduction
- Experience with structured problem-solving methods (DMAIC, 8D)
- 3D CAD experience reviewing and modifying tooling and product models (AutoCAD, CATIA, or SOLIDWORKS)
- Experience creating reports and tools for leadership reviews
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support launches
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
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
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)
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