Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Engineer - Optimus Factory, Gears

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or Metrology, or equivalent experience.
Hands-on expertise launching and optimizing equipment within one of the five core tracks: heat treatment, precision machining, gearbox assembly, end-of-line testing, or advanced metrology.
A strong statistical background with proven experience applying Design of Experiments, statistical process control, and data-driven optimization.
Experience with process failure mode and effects analysis, control plans, statistical process control, and lean manufacturing.
Knowledge of robotics, automation, and machine vision.

Responsibilities

Own, optimize, and scale the operational performance of the assigned technical track.
Structure, execute, and analyze formal Design of Experiments to identify critical process parameters, minimize process variation, and establish optimized baselines for complex mechatronic-system parts.
Create process flows, process failure mode and effects analysis, control plans, and standardized work.
Support equipment specifications and supplier requests for quotations.
Participate in equipment design reviews and process validation.
Support installation, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.
Develop process capability and manufacturing acceptance criteria.
Improve safety, quality, throughput, cycle time, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Support pilot builds and production ramp activities.
Address equipment failure modes, process bottlenecks, and quality variances using first-principles engineering and data-driven corrective problem-solving methods.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	276665
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support the development and launch of the Optimus Gears manufacturing program. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining specialized manufacturing processes supporting precision gear production. You will transition automated lines from early prototypes through FAT/SAT commissioning and mass production (SOP). APPLICATION NOTE: You do not need expertise in all areas to apply. We are looking for specialized engineering leaders. The successful candidate will own and lead the process development for ANY ONE of the following technical tracks: <ul class="tds-list tds-list--unordered"> <li>Track 1: Heat Treatment (induction or laser hardening process) </li> <li>Track 2: Precision Machining </li> <li>Track 3: Gearbox Assembly </li> <li>Track 4: End-of-Line Testing </li> <li>Track 5: Advanced Metrology (CMM programming, inline automated gauging, GD&T, Gage R&R) </li> </ul> Travel expected 25% - Ability to travel domestically and internationally to suppliers as required.

Job Responsibilities

Process Ownership: Fully own, optimize, and scale the operational performance of your assigned technical track
Design of Experiments (DOE): Structure, execute, and analyze formal DOEs to identify critical process parameters, minimize process variation, and establish optimized baselines for complex parts of the mechatronic systems
Create process flows, PFMEA, Control Plans, and standardized work
Support equipment specifications and supplier RFQs
Participate in equipment design reviews and process validation
Support installation, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
Develop process capability and manufacturing acceptance criteria
Improve safety, quality, throughput, cycle time, and OEE
Support pilot builds and production ramp activities
Root-Cause Optimization: Address equipment failure modes, process bottlenecks, and quality variances by utilizing first-principles engineering and data-driven corrective problem-solving methods

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology, or equivalent experience
Hands-on expertise launching & optimizing equipment within one of the five core tracks listed above
Strong statistical background with proven experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical process control (SPC), and data-driven optimization
Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of robotics, automation, and machine vision

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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