Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly, Central Manufacturing Engineering

$104,000 - $174,000/Yr

Tesla - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fremont, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer, GA position is focused on supporting and managing the introduction of new manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as improving existing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves collaboration with various departments to transition vehicle designs from concept to full production, while also adapting manufacturing equipment to meet changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, procure, and fully commission equipment, including stakeholder buy-in, RFQ, vendor selection, decision analysis, project workflow approvals, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure thorough and proper equipment validation and production startup through FAT, SAT, OEE, availability, complete technical documentation, and transfer of ownership success criteria.
• Provide detailed assessments and critical Design For Manufacture (DFM) reviews of Product, Process and Tooling designs.
• Define and achieve OEE, throughput, and cycle time while executing projects.
• Lead GA projects both internal and external with tooling design and reviews.
• Create & provide Process sheets, Work instructions, Maintenance instructions, Manufacturing BOM, and other documentation required to train production & maintenance, and effectively transfer ownership after SOP.
• Study technologies to expert-level of understanding, utilizing internal & external technical resources to fully understand, teach and lead new / newly implemented technologies.
• Develop business cases and ROI studies, and communicate project justification to senior leadership.
• Provide technical support, leadership, and training to engineers and cross departmental teams.
• Work in a hands-on capacity in a production environment to fully understand scope, impact and associated changes.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or proven equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of proven experience designing, implementing, and optimizing complex manual and automated manufacturing equipment & processes, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Work independently with concepts and documentation from prototype to sustaining activities.
• Familiarity with assembly processes, technologies, and platforms, their capabilities, and limitations.
• Extensive Proficiency with 3D (SolidWorks, 3Dx, Catia) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD) platforms.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required.

Benefits

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