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Tesla · 21 hours ago

Sr. Manufacturing Engineering, Body

Tesla is an innovative automotive company focused on sustainable energy solutions. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will be primarily responsible for the weld lines process, leading design for manufacturing reviews, and developing manufacturing strategies to ensure successful product designs.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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Responsibilities

Working with the Product design team to review different levels of check points and developing manufacturing strategies based on maturity of CAD
Responsible to develop estimates for CapEx, OpEx, line layouts, utilities needs and other functions related to process
You will be drafting RFQs with technical details and managing overall program objectives with schedule
Doing technical reviews for engineering integrators for process design, tooling, simulation and all aspects related to weld assembly line
Owning the layout of the line and leading all facilities needs to work with Factory construction teams
You will be responsible for matching the throughput of the lines with overall program and developing an efficient process with cycle time calculations
Managing onsite engineering team of line builders with installation and commissioning of the line
Additionally responsible for managing prototype builds before all main production lines

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringWelding Assembly LinesCAD Software ProficiencyLayout DevelopmentAutomotive Industry ExperienceTechnical ReviewsCycle Time CalculationsTeam Management

Required

Primary responsible for weld lines process from conception to full ramp
Working closely with the Battery Manufacturing engineering across all Tesla models
Leading design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews across different teams for a successful product design
Developing GD&T strategies
Responsible for engineering integrator selection process
Working on the floor for bringing Welding Assembly lines to fruition
Responsible lead for the process and managing all functions efficiently
Working with the Product design team to review different levels of check points
Developing manufacturing strategies based on maturity of CAD
Responsible to develop estimates for CapEx, OpEx, line layouts, utilities needs and other functions related to process
Drafting RFQs with technical details and managing overall program objectives with schedule
Doing technical reviews for engineering integrators for process design, tooling, simulation and all aspects related to weld assembly line
Owning the layout of the line and leading all facilities needs to work with Factory construction teams
Responsible for matching the throughput of the lines with overall program and developing an efficient process with cycle time calculations
Managing onsite engineering team of line builders with installation and commissioning of the line
Managing prototype builds before all main production lines

Preferred

Masters in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
Previous manufacturing experience especially in automotive industry
Knowledge on high volume assembly lines
Hands on experience of working on the floor
Knowledge of layout development in AutoCAD or equivalent
Proficiency in CAD software for tooling design

Benefits

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

Company

Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Tesla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2796)
2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
2022 (1227)
2021 (1102)
2020 (723)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$20.12B
Key Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M

Leadership Team

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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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