Tesla
Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly, Fremont Central
Tesla, Fremont, California, us, 94537
Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly, Fremont Central
Join Tesla as a Manufacturing Engineer in Fremont Central. This role reports to the General Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
What to Expect The role supports and manages introductions of new manufacturing equipment and processes, continuous improvement of existing equipment, and drives implementation of new projects, production lines and product changes.
Responsibilities
Design, procure, and fully commission equipment, including stakeholder buy‑in, RFQ, vendor selection, decision analysis, project workflow approvals, installation, and commissioning.
Ensure thorough 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.
Define and achieve OEE, throughput, and cycle time objectives on projects.
Lead GA projects both internal and external with tooling design and reviews.
Create 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 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 production environment to fully understand scope, impact and associated changes.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account (HSA) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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.
Employee Assistance Program.
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.
Compensation $80,000 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.
Employment type Full‑time.
Location Fremont Central, Fremont, CA.
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What to Expect The role supports and manages introductions of new manufacturing equipment and processes, continuous improvement of existing equipment, and drives implementation of new projects, production lines and product changes.
Responsibilities
Design, procure, and fully commission equipment, including stakeholder buy‑in, RFQ, vendor selection, decision analysis, project workflow approvals, installation, and commissioning.
Ensure thorough 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.
Define and achieve OEE, throughput, and cycle time objectives on projects.
Lead GA projects both internal and external with tooling design and reviews.
Create 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 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 production environment to fully understand scope, impact and associated changes.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account (HSA) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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.
Employee Assistance Program.
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.
Compensation $80,000 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.
Employment type Full‑time.
Location Fremont Central, Fremont, CA.
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