Senior Engineer (Multiple Positions) SPA291504

Tesla • Sparks, NV

390d • $113,000 - $113,385 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer position at Tesla involves collaborating with external suppliers and cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive project plans. The role focuses on managing engineering projects related to automotive and consumer goods, ensuring product specifications are met through rigorous testing and validation processes. The engineer will also be responsible for tracking project status, managing part quality assurance, and participating in manufacturing line trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent accepted) and five years of experience in testing and validating automotive/consumer goods.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree in the same fields with three years of experience is acceptable.
• Experience with JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, and other project management tools.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects for mass-produced products.
• Ability to create, maintain, and communicate project schedules.
• Experience in learning and incorporating new engineering technologies.
• Skills in identifying issues and developing corrective measures.
• Knowledge of manufacturability, product design, and assembly methods.
• Ability to break down high-level performance issues into actionable items.

Responsibilities

• Work with external suppliers to develop comprehensive project plans.
• Drive the program towards the established plan with cross-functional teams.
• Create, maintain, and present project schedules to engineering leadership.
• Define and prioritize tasks for the cross-functional team based on various factors.
• Track project status and action items against the schedule.
• Identify creative solutions to overcome obstacles and meet deadlines.
• Select external equipment vendors and integrators for prototype delivery.
• Validate manufacturing processes to meet product specifications.
• Participate in manufacturing line trials for new products and processes.
• Manage part quality assurance through testing and validation.
• Establish and implement new validation standards and procedures.
• Document trial observations, analyses, and results, and make recommendations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on testing trials and validation procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate performance roll-out.
• Track project details in JIRA and participate in risk assessment meetings.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree