Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Assembly DFM

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Independently manage concepts and documentation from prototyping through sustaining.
Manage competing priorities and changing assignments while delivering on time.
Take ownership of assignments and deliver results in challenging situations.
Use influencing skills to drive initiatives in complex environments.
Synthesize information analytically and simplify complex ideas.
Propose and implement process or technology improvements.
Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills.
Use Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D modeling software such as CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or AutoCAD.
Travel domestically and internationally to support equipment supplier visits, trials, and buyoffs.

Responsibilities

Interface with Engineering stakeholders to review product designs for manufacturing feasibility in vehicle assembly.
Conduct detailed assessments and critical Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews of product, process, and tooling designs.
Apply knowledge of datum and dimensional control strategies.
Lead Virtual Build events to validate assembly processes and requirements.
Develop process documentation, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) and Quality Control Plans.
Incorporate error-proofing and third-hand features into product and equipment designs.
Perform socket and tool clearance studies to drive design optimizations.
Provide Geometric Assessment (GA) impact and cost analysis for design changes or alternative directions.
Assess in-house manufacturing capabilities and implement new processes or equipment to expand capabilities where justified.
Leverage Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and Kaizen, to reduce costs and enhance quality and throughput.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	288233
Type	Full-time

Job Description

In addition to developing manufacturing processes and assembly strategies, Manufacturing Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with Product Integration, Design Engineering, Quality, and Production to guide vehicles from initial concept through design milestones, prototype development, and into full-scale production.

Job Responsibilities

Interface with Engineering stakeholders to review product designs for manufacturing feasibility in vehicle assembly
Conduct detailed assessments and critical Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews of product, process, and tooling designs
Apply knowledge of datum and dimensional control strategies
Lead Virtual Build events to validate assembly processes and requirements
Develop process documentation, including PFMEAs and Quality Control Plans
Incorporate error-proofing and third-hand features into product and equipment designs
Perform socket and tool clearance studies to drive design optimizations
Provide GA (Geometric Assessment) impact/cost analysis for design changes or alternative directions
Assess in-house manufacturing capabilities and implement new processes/equipment to expand capabilities where justified
Leverage Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) to reduce costs and enhance quality/throughput

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to independently manage concepts and documentation from prototyping through sustaining
Ability to manage competing priorities and changing assignments while delivering on time
Ownership of assignments and delivery of results in challenging situations
Strong influencing skills to drive initiatives in complex environments
Analytical ability to synthesize information and simplify complex ideas
Experience proposing and implementing process or technology improvements
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and 3D modeling software (CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or AutoCAD)
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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