Create part packaging solutions optimized for automation andpacking density for new Tesla products, driving high-impact changes to partdesign and manufacturing line equipment
Collaborate with Product Design and Material FlowEngineering teams to populate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Packaging input andoptimize part design for inbound logistics and automation pick-ability
Establish best practices for automation packaging andmaintain a single source of truth on lineside packaging handling requirements.Focus should be on modular, off-the-shelf technologies to reduce designduration and enhance scalability
Develop concepts and standards for material handlingequipment, including forklifts, tuggers, warehouse racking, dock levelers,lineside automation and AGVs in coordination with manufacturing, material flow,and packaging teams
Work closely with purchasing to develop RFQs for vendors fornew equipment purchases. Requires presenting out detailed justification forspecific equipment purchases to management based on technical and financialanalysis
Maintain standard library of equipment, including CADdrawings and specifications
Work closely with the layout and material flow design teamsto develop solutions to new material handling challenges
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, orPackaging Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design, or acombination of mechanical design and highly automated manufacturing. Experienceshould include designing mechanical components and systems from concept throughproduction validation
Extensive knowledge of Packaging Design and materialhandling equipment along with the challenges that come with them in amanufacturing environment
Prefer in-depth technical knowledge of prototyping,manufacturing, and assembly processes
Familiarity with automation equipment and fixturerequirements. Must understand the integration of equipment design into existingor new systems
Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA or a similar modelingsoftware. Experience drafting engineering drawings and conducting tolerancestack-up analysis (GD&T bonus)
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallelpath projects
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demandsand tight deadlines