Manufacturing Engineer, Metal Forming

What to Expect

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Metal Forming, leads the design, development, and optimization of stamping and automation equipment. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experiences in all facets of high-volume stamping equipment or automation from concept to production, including root-cause analysis and continuous process improvement.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and improve assembly and automation processes for highest safety, quality, and efficiency while reducing overall cost and deliver turnkey solutions to enable vehicle production at rate
• Collaborate with product engineering on design for assembly of various components to allow for an efficient assembly process that builds quality into the process
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to conduct design reviews of the production equipment throughout the development process
• Develop and execute production process validation criteria using standardized metrics (cycle time, OEE, MTBF, etc.)
• Commission production processes and equipment using factory and site acceptance testing. Define a robust process control plan to enable high level of quality
• Submit, review, and approve any process changes for continuous improvement of ongoing production
• Support makes, buy, and ROI analyses as required, while validating external components suppliers using industry standard PPAP methodology
• Actively participate in cross-functional (Product Excellence) studies of field, warranty defects, and design of countermeasures to mitigate occurrences
• Analyze downtime data to identify processes causing downtime, or trends in overall performance
• Plan sufficient capacity to meet business targets for production output

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Must have 2 years of experience with industrial engineering/factory layout development
• Must have 2 years of experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and simulation techniques
• Must have 2 years of experience with lean manufacturing
• Must have 2 years of experience with capacity planning
• Must have 2 years of experience with project management
• Must have 2 years of experience with AutoCAD or CATIA
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including suppliers and operations staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with occasional overtime or shift work to support 24/7 manufacturing
• Travel as required for equipment supplier visits, trials or buyoffs (>5%)

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

$109,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.