Tesla is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer, Stamping in Austin

The team is responsible for designing, developing, and installing new manufacturing lines for stamping. Through understanding program requirements and collaborating with various cross-functional teams, this team ensures new stamping lines are integrated with other processes and are capable of meeting Tesla's objectives
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage large scale design and installation projects. The ideal candidate will use a first-principles approach to solve engineering problems and design solutions to meet the needs of Tesla

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, installation and commissioning activities of stamping equipment. For example, tandem press, blanking, transfer; scrap system, hot stamping, post processing and CNC
• Support equipment design needs and necessary administrative tasks, such as RFQ creation, throughout multiple project phases
• Provides clear direction and correlates feedback from suppliers to ensure equipment quality and performance targets are met
• Analyze data to develop, troubleshoot and improve a variety of processes
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop engineering designs by validating key requirements such as cycle time, layout and tooling
• Make detailed studies and possess excellent problem-solving skills to mitigate any potential risk or design flaw
• Develop and execute detailed project timelines, open items, risks and report out to management and executives
• Facilitate equipment trials at both vendor sites and Tesla factories for final acceptance and handover to production teams
• Provides guidance to engineering technicians, interns and various team members as necessary
• Coordinate and work on activities with other cross functional teams such as Mechanical Design, Quality Engineering and Process Engineering teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or other related discipline, minimum 3 years of experience in high volume manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience
• Experience with stamping lines and automation
• Experience with stamping press line foundations and utilities is a plus
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, CATIA and SolidWorks is a plus
• Excellent project and vendor management skills
• Good understanding of equipment safety and safety compliance is a plus
• Organized and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadline
• Ability to solve problems with systematic and structured approach
• High level of English proficiency

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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