Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Optimus, Fremont Central Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla•Fremont, CA

28d•$108,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Gears position, reporting to the Manager – Manufacturing Engineering, is located at our Fremont Factory. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead, support, and manage introductions of new manufacturing equipment and processes as well as continuous improvement of existing equipment & processes in a high-volume CNC machining and gear manufacturing environment. This individual must work with cross-functional teams such as Design, NPI, Quality, Production, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, External Line Builders, and other Departments to drive the implementation of new projects, production lines, process, and product changes. This role requires proven engineering aptitude and problem-solving skills with experience in a precision manufacturing environment, including automated part conveyance and machine tending and loading/unloading systems. Project Management: Independently Manage CapEx project lifecycle for ‘medium to large’ sized projects: Justification, specification / option analysis, approval, spending & budget, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, and transfer of ownership Equipment Design: Lead equipment design, development & implementation to achieve project and production goals and KPI’s. Provide detailed assessments and conduct Design For Manufacturability (DFM) reviews of Product, Process and Tooling, with a focus on CNC machining, automated machine tending, and machine parts conveyance solutions Factory Acceptance: Attend Factory Acceptance Testing at supplier location(s) to ensure equipment conformance and shipping & installation readiness Process design: Define build sequence, material flow, process steps, cycle time, key quality & safety points for high-volume gear production. Design ‘associate to machine’ interface and workspace, including ergonomics, lighting, and general layout Process Documentation: Create & provide Process sheets, Work instructions, Maintenance instructions, Manufacturing BOM, and other documentation required to train production & maintenance, and effectively transfer ownership after SOP Spare Parts: Create spare part lists for new equipment & define critical spares. Provide maintenance training / instruction and documentation. Ensure all new components are setup, ordered, and in stock to effectively transfer ownership after SOP Innovation: Study technologies to expert-level of understanding, utilizing internal & external technical resources to fully understand, teach and lead new / newly implemented technologies Mentoring & Training: Provide mentoring and guidance to lesser-experienced engineers and contribute to their professional development. Train production and maintenance groups on newly implemented equipment, components, and technology Support: Support / assist Maintenance in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures. Provide technical training to maintenance, production, and other internal resource groups Hands-On: Working in a hands-on capacity in a production environment to fully understand scope, impact, and associated challenges. Provide technical support to production, maintenance, quality, and other groups as required

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
Clear understanding of machine safeguarding & equipment safety compliance, with experience in CNC and automated conveyance
5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing complex automated manufacturing equipment & processes in high-volume production environments
Work independently with concepts and documentation from prototype to sustaining activities, including automated part conveyance and loading/unloading systems
Familiarity with Robot & PLC technologies and platforms, their capabilities, and limitations
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
Work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Proficiency with 3D and 2D CAD platforms, including AutoCAD, CATIA, and Solidworks, among other platforms

Responsibilities

Lead, support, and manage introductions of new manufacturing equipment and processes
Continuous improvement of existing equipment & processes in a high-volume CNC machining and gear manufacturing environment
Work with cross-functional teams such as Design, NPI, Quality, Production, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, External Line Builders, and other Departments to drive the implementation of new projects, production lines, process, and product changes
Independently Manage CapEx project lifecycle for ‘medium to large’ sized projects: Justification, specification / option analysis, approval, spending & budget, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, and transfer of ownership
Lead equipment design, development & implementation to achieve project and production goals and KPI’s
Provide detailed assessments and conduct Design For Manufacturability (DFM) reviews of Product, Process and Tooling, with a focus on CNC machining, automated machine tending, and machine parts conveyance solutions
Attend Factory Acceptance Testing at supplier location(s) to ensure equipment conformance and shipping & installation readiness
Define build sequence, material flow, process steps, cycle time, key quality & safety points for high-volume gear production
Design ‘associate to machine’ interface and workspace, including ergonomics, lighting, and general layout
Create & provide Process sheets, Work instructions, Maintenance instructions, Manufacturing BOM, and other documentation required to train production & maintenance, and effectively transfer ownership after SOP
Create spare part lists for new equipment & define critical spares
Provide maintenance training / instruction and documentation
Study technologies to expert-level of understanding, utilizing internal & external technical resources to fully understand, teach and lead new / newly implemented technologies
Provide mentoring and guidance to lesser-experienced engineers and contribute to their professional development
Train production and maintenance groups on newly implemented equipment, components, and technology
Support / assist Maintenance in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
Provide technical training to maintenance, production, and other internal resource groups
Working in a hands-on capacity in a production environment to fully understand scope, impact, and associated challenges
Provide technical support to production, maintenance, quality, and other groups as required

Benefits

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