Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly, Fremont Central

Tesla•Fremont, CA

1d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer, GA position, reporting to General Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager, is located at our Fremont Factory location. The primary responsibility of this role is to support, and manage introductions of new manufacturing equipment and processes as well as continuous improvement of existing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This person will drive the implementation of new projects, production lines and product changes. The successful candidate is a self-starter, has strong engineering skills and leadership capabilities, and can manage a small group of engineers to execute multiple projects and priorities at the same time. This role requires working closely with Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, Production, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, external Line builders, and other departments to take vehicle design changes and new vehicle designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production, and to transform and adapt existing manufacturing equipment to changing requirements and conditions. Design, procure, and fully commission equipment, specifically: 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 While executing projects objectively define and achieve OEE, throughput, and cycle time 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 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

Responsibilities

Design, procure, and fully commission equipment, specifically: 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
While executing projects objectively define and achieve OEE, throughput, and cycle time
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

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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