Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Coatings Conveyance
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing, and they are seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for their Coatings team at Gigafactory Austin, TX. This role involves designing and developing conveyance and material handling processes for coating applications, collaborating with various teams to optimize production efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of optimized conveyance and material handling systems from concept to serial production, simplifying the manufacturing process through efficient design
Research and develop advanced conveyance technologies, including strategy, trials, and testing to influence system and product design
Oversee conveyance release by defining equipment specifications, manufacturing instructions, workstation and line layouts, product trials, and prototype production management
Develop material flow models to project headcount, assess congestion, execute buffer quantities, and ensure feasibility for new products and shops
Design manual process solutions while modeling automated alternatives, collaborating with internal teams to build business cases
Develop cost-effective, sustainable solutions for part presentation, packing density, and material flow in both automated and manual systems
Lead line design, process verification, and manufacturability analysis, using statistical tools and risk assessments to optimize performance and minimize costs
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, specializing in automated finishing and coating processes for consumer products
Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience developing and working with functional and aesthetic coating processes, including automotive paint and powder coating
Expertise in designing, installing, and commissioning high-volume conveyance and material handling systems, including overhead and floor conveyors, automation-powered equipment, AGVs, and rail-guided vehicles
Strong background in line layout, concept development, industrial engineering methods, new product introduction, and process optimization in high-volume manufacturing
Proficiency in designing mechanical equipment, fixtures, and tooling using CAD, interpreting mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, and applying automation and safety standards, including PFMEA development and deployment
Skilled in CAD software (Catia, SolidWorks, Inventor, Navisworks, Revit, or AutoCAD) for designing conveyance and material handling systems, with experience using 3D dynamic simulation software (WinMod)
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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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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