Tesla · 4 months ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Joining
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTesla is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer for Mechanical Joining processes, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage large scale design and installation projects. The role involves working on mechanical joining equipment installation and ensuring the integration of new manufacturing lines with existing processes to meet Tesla’s objectives.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
This role will work on the mechanical joining equipment (mainly bolting) 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 budgets during high volume launching
Stabilize joining process in high volume manufacturing environment after SOP
Take direct responsibility for achieving joint quality targets and leading all activities towards this objective including the development of quality control plans and PFMEA
Plan and execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for mechanical joining manufacturability and quality
Review joints strength and related data for quality analysis
Arrange joining process training for production maintenance team
Collect and prepare the final documentation package to ensure the long-term sustainability and optimization of new production lines
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
2+ years of related experience developing and launching welding processes in automotive industries
In-depth understanding and knowledge of mechanical joining process, equipment, and metallurgy
Able to function independently, be a strong collaborator when working in a team, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisions
Remain engaged, initiative-taking, positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
Extensive proficiency creating written and pictorial documentation of manufacturing processes
Collect, analyze, and summarize information to a general understanding, thinking abstractly and separating complex ideas into simple elements
Mastery of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experienced with AUTOCAD, CATIA 3DX and other similar software/tools
Preferred
Experience with Robotic and/or adhesive dispensing system is preferable
Benefits
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)
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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