Dimensional Process Engineer, Body in White

$76,000 - $240,000/Yr

Tesla - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fremont, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Body in White Dimensional Process Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and precision of Body-in-White (BIW) components through process optimization, tooling adjustments, and fit and finish enhancement. This hands-on role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to address dimensional discrepancies and improve manufacturing processes, ultimately achieving superior fit and quality across the production line.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis and address dimensional discrepancies through effective tooling adjustments.
• Lead initiatives for tooling and process optimization on long-term projects to improve body component accuracy, repeatability, and overall quality.
• Maintain alignment with the build plan by resolving issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth cooperation with GA and fit and finish teams.
• Utilize expertise in tooling and process dynamics to make adjustments that enhance component precision, repeatability, and fit quality.
• Partner with quality teams to identify and resolve part-level issues affecting assembly quality, leveraging dimensional control knowledge to support production goals.
• Lead hands-on validation and verification of tooling, ensuring that jigs, fixtures, and gauges meet dimensional standards.
• Conduct measurements on tools, components, and assemblies using advanced equipment to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Drive KPI improvement efforts by optimizing tooling and processes, collaborating closely with quality teams to meet performance objectives.
• Create and maintain documentation, including measurement plans, SOPs, and work instructions, for dimensional control and process optimization.
• Mentor technicians in daily activities, providing technical guidance on tooling validation, measurement, and adjustments to ensure accuracy and quality standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience (3 years) in automotive BIW engineering, emphasizing dimensional control, root cause analysis, tooling adjustments, and process optimization for underbody and upper body components.
• Proficiency in GD&T principles, measurement techniques, and CATIA for designing and modifying tooling.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of designing jigs, fixtures, and gauges to improve fit and repeatability.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal forming, assembly, and welding, with a focus on achieving exceptional fit and finish results.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to decipher complex measurement data, enabling the identification of patterns and trends.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes linked to sheet metal forming, assembly, and welding, with an unyielding dedication to superior quality.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to delivering uncompromised quality.
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid 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
• 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 including 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