Tesla Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Body 

United States, California, Fremont 

55552430

Manufacturing Engineers will develop world-class equipment and processes, working with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product launch lifecycle from design to full production ramp. This role requires a highly driven Engineer to work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and External Vendors to take new vehicle designs from initial concept through prototype development and into high-volume production.

• Lead the development of innovative and robust tooling design to achieve the process plan and GD&T strategy, working closely with Tesla’s partner vendors to buy-off and deliver the final product
• Drive the continued improvement of early project planning documents such as project timelines, Requests for Quotations, FMEA’s and Safety Risk Assessments
• Lead the development and introduction of processes and equipment associated with early prototype builds and highlighting key process and equipment improvement opportunities throughout the prototype builds themselves
• Work closely with Tesla’s partner vendors to develop world-class production lines with unprecedented simplicity, density, speed, and automation
• Lead the installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close collaboration with Tesla’s partner vendors to deliver the line in the shortest possible time and lowest possible cost
• Initiate and drive strategies to rapidly ramp the quality and rate of newly launched production lines to full capacity with a focus on maintaining the highest of safety standards throughout the ramp duration
• Build on the success of existing line layouts, processes, and tooling to further improve material flow, waste reduction, safety, and ergonomics by utilizing lean manufacturing best practices and structured problem-solving methodologies

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of related experience developing and launching complex assembly processes
• A ‘can-do’ attitude with open mindedness and a strong desire to think ‘outside the box’
• A proven track record of taking initiative, managing competing demands, collaborating closely with others, and remaining positive in high-pressure environments
• A demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and make data-based decisions, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their successful and timely delivery
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments, coping with rapidly changing inputs, constraints, and priorities
• Strong familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D
• Extensive hands-on experience with modifying jigs, fixtures, and coordinating equipment installations
• Strong understanding of BOMs, OEE, manufacturability, DFM, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies
• Experience with AUTOCAD, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and other similar software/tools