What To Expect
Lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge assembly and test processes for new manufacturing lines in Austin, TX. Driving high-quality and efficient production of power electronics for our cars and energy products. We're seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer who can design, develop, and implement innovative manufacturing processes to meet high-volume production targets. While this is an individual contributor role, we're looking for a "player-coach" with the ability to lead and guide a small team, driving efficiency, quality, and scalability through hands-on expertise and technical mentorship.
What You'll Do
Lead the design and development of cutting-edge manufacturing processes that enable high-volume production of products with improved quality, reduced costs, and increased efficiencyDeploy manufacturing processes and equipment to high-volume production, through rigorous tool qualification, process documentation, and trainingRamp processes to meet high-volume production targets including cycle time, availability, yield, quality, and reliability, and driving a culture of continuous improvementApply a range of manufacturing techniques, including fastening, welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, and other joining methods, and quality assurance methods such as vision inspection, leak testing, and electrical testing, to ensure products excellenceLead cross-functional teams and coach other engineers to tackle complex problems, using rigorous problem-solving methods, data-driven decision making, and collaborative leadership to drive results
What You'll Bring
8+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar, with direct responsibility for developing, deploying, ramping, and optimizing complex assembly processes in automated high-volume production environmentsExperience providing technical leadership and guidance, with the ability to mentor and lead small teams to drive process improvements and achieve production goalsProven ability to lead process improvements using lean and six sigma principles, with proficiency in tools such as DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Capability Analysis (PCA), statistical process control (SPC), and KaizenStrong data-driven decision-making skills, with proficiency in data querying, analysis, and visualization using tools like MySQL, Python, R, JMP, or Tableau to drive business resultsDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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
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