Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Assembly DFM

Description

In addition to developing manufacturing processes and assembly strategies, Manufacturing Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with Product Integration, Design Engineering, Quality, and Production to guide vehicles from initial concept through design milestones, prototype development, and into full-scale production.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Engineering stakeholders to review product designs for manufacturing feasibility in vehicle assembly
• Conduct detailed assessments and critical Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews of product, process, and tooling designs
• Apply knowledge of datum and dimensional control strategies
• Lead Virtual Build events to validate assembly processes and requirements
• Develop process documentation, including PFMEAs and Quality Control Plans
• Incorporate error-proofing and third-hand features into product and equipment designs
• Perform socket and tool clearance studies to drive design optimizations
• Provide GA (Geometric Assessment) impact/cost analysis for design changes or alternative directions
• Assess in-house manufacturing capabilities and implement new processes/equipment to expand capabilities where justified
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) to reduce costs and enhance quality/throughput

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience 
• Ability to independently manage concepts and documentation from prototyping through sustaining 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and changing assignments while delivering on time 
• Ownership of assignments and delivery of results in challenging situations 
• Strong influencing skills to drive initiatives in complex environments 
• Analytical ability to synthesize information and simplify complex ideas 
• Experience proposing and implementing process or technology improvements 
• Attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and 3D modeling software (CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or AutoCAD) 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support equipment supplier visits, trials and buyoffs 

Compensation and Benefits

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)

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.