Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Process Engineer - Metal Forming

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrookshire, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with manufacturing process engineering, process lines, and automation, including layout planning, warehouse planning, material flow, batch size, and packaging.
Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
Strong project and vendor management skills.
A strong understanding of equipment safety and safety compliance.
Ability to apply structured problem-solving methods to resolve engineering challenges.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for equipment supplier visits, trials, and buyoffs.

Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and optimize stamping and metal forming processes, including stamping presses, brake presses, panel benders, and lasers, for new shops and modifications to existing shops.
Define and validate process parameters, dies, tooling, lubrication, and material handling to meet geometry, flatness, edge quality, cycle time, and process capability requirements (Cpk).
Plan shop layout, warehouse planning, batch size, packaging, and in-shop material flow so stamping and metal forming operate as one capable process.
Partner with product design, tooling suppliers, quality, and operations on design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), equipment and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and industrialization of new designs.
Integrate automation, including robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, and vision systems, to improve throughput, inspection, and material flow.
Troubleshoot process, tooling, and automation issues on the production floor; lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes to reduce scrap and downtime.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, including setup reduction, scrap reduction, yield improvement, and waste minimization.
Support new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp by transferring processes into manufacturing, writing work instructions and process controls, and training operators and technicians.
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing engineering on process requirements such as cycle time, layout, and tooling; support requests for quotation (RFQs) with process input throughout project phases.
Coordinate with Mechanical Design, Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering; ensure processes meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with brake presses, panel benders, and lasers.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	284475
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>This team is responsible for developing, qualifying, and industrializing manufacturing processes for stamping and metal forming — both for new shops and for modifications to existing shops. Through understanding program requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this team ensures processes are capable, integrated, and able to meet Tesla’s quality, rate, and cost objectives. </p><p>Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can own process design from concept through production. You will use a first-principles approach to define how parts are made — including process parameters, shop layout, warehouse planning, batch size, packaging, and material flow within the shop. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and optimize stamping and metal forming processes (stamping press, brake press, panel bender, laser) for new shops and for changes to existing shops

Define and validate process parameters, dies, tooling, lubrication, and material handling to meet geometry, flatness, edge quality, cycle time, and process capability (Cpk)

Plan shop layout, warehouse planning, batch size, packaging, and in-shop material flow so stamping and metal forming run as one capable process

Partner with product design, tooling suppliers, quality, and operations on DFM/DFA, PFMEA, equipment/process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and industrialization of new designs

Integrate automation — including robotics, PLCs, sensors, and vision systems — into the process to improve throughput, inspection, and material flow

Troubleshoot process, tooling, and automation issues on the production floor; lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and put in permanent fixes that reduce scrap and downtime

Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma — setup reduction, scrap reduction, yield, and waste minimization

Support NPI and production ramp by transferring processes into manufacturing, writing work instructions and process controls, and training operators and technicians

Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing engineering on process requirements such as cycle time, layout, and tooling; support RFQs with process input through project phases

Coordinate with Mechanical Design, Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering; ensure processes meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience with manufacturing process engineering, process lines, and automation; experience with brake presses, panel benders, and lasers is a plus. Experience with layout planning, warehouse planning, material flow, batch size, and packaging

Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD

Strong project and vendor management skills

Strong understanding of equipment safety and safety compliance

Proactive and results-driven in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Organized and able to deliver tasks on time under tight deadlines

Applies structured problem-solving methods to resolve engineering challenges

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support equipment supplier visits, trials, and buyoffs

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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