Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Body Job at Tesla in Austin

We are looking for a highly motivated hands-on individual with extensive experience in developing new manufacturing processes and equipment. The successful candidate is a self-starter, has strong engineering skills and organizational capabilities. This role requires working closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and External Vendors, and other departments to take vehicle design changes and new vehicle designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with Design Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability in future programs early in the design phaseDevelop process designs that form the basis of high-volume production lines and support Tesla's industry-leading dimensional quality of the vehicles producedTake direct responsibility for achieving dimensional quality targets and lead all activities towards this objective including the development of GD&T strategies, quality control plans and dimensional improvement plansDrive tooling design and development in accordance with the process plan and GD&T strategy, working closely with Tesla's partner vendors to buy-off and deliver the final productParticipate in the development and review of early project planning documents such as project timelines, Requests for Quotations, FMEA's and Safety Risk AssessmentsLead 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 themselvesArrange and participate in line design reviews of robot and tooling simulations, cycle time plans, and general line layout, driving optimization towards fundamental engineering limitsLead 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 timing and within project budgetsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency metrics during the ramp of production.Collect and prepare the final documentation handover package to ensure the long-term sustainability and optimization of new production lines Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional abilityAble to function independently, be a strong collaborator, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisionsWork well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlinesRemain engaged, initiative-taking, and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their successMaintain flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments, coping with rapidly changing informationBe results and data driven, and able to effect change based on dataHave working knowledge of Design for ManufacturabilityStrong familiarity with structured problems solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc.)Experience with AUTOCAD, Catia or similar 3D CAD toolsExperience creating various reports and database tools for presentation to Executive Leaders within the organization Compensation and Benefits BenefitsAlong 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