What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Paint & Powder Coatings position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla's Materials Engineering team is at the forefront of developing first-of-a-kind processes which allow us to produce amazing vehicles at best-in-class quality and rate in a safe and ergonomic environment. The Material Eng Org is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of the manufacturing of our products, which includes specification and validation, establishing and optimizing critical process parameters, design for manufacturing, equipment specification and design, as well as installation and commissioning. The candidate will work closely with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors, and technology partners on manufacturing development from concept to production.
What You'll Do
- Lead manufacturing line design and launch - bid package development, vendor selection, equipment concept design, lead vendor design reviews, oversee fabrication, acceptance testing standards and visits, coordinate required building utilities, equipment installation, commissioning, and handover to operations, including a high level of cross collaboration with teams such as Internal stakeholders, Facilities, Construction, Operations, Maintenance and other Tesla manufacturing groups
- Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM) and sustainability, including analysis of product design and identification of potential risks, and steering product design to the lowest overall cost (BOM & manufacturing cost)
- Design custom fixtures, jigs, tools, structures, etc. as needed, providing detailed build to print models/drawings for fabrication
- Detailed line design based on process requirements, throughput, OEE calculations including lay-out equipment for manufacturing shops
- Lead process qualification, including development of acceptance testing criteria and verifying equipment meets requirements using statistical tools (such as GR&R, SPC and Cp/Cpk)
- Documentation of product requirements for process and equipment specification to sustain
- Development of advanced processing technologies and equipment from concept to serial production
- Management of Medium to large-scale projects for new programs, including the development of timing plans, cost breakdowns, identification of risks to project timing driving corrective action, reporting of project status, and oversight of installation and commissioning
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Chemical preferred) or equivalent experience
- 3 or more years of designing high volume manufacturing lines, mechanical equipment, fixturing and tooling in 2D and 3D CAD
- Experience with developing, installing, and commissioning & ramp up high-volume manufacturing process equipment & automation systems
- Experience in developing, executing, and interpreting results of Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Experience using industrial engineering methods in high-volume manufacturing processes
- Proficient in using Catia, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit & automation softwares
- Proficient in the development and deployment of PFMEAs, new product introduction, and manufacturing operations
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
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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $109,600 - $234,000