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Manufacturing Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jul 13, 2026
What to Expect

The role requires
development and definition of manufacturing processes, process flow and layout
definition, product DFM (Design for Manufacturability), etc. Manufacturing
Engineers work with cross-functional teams on the definition of processes that
can satisfy the needs for every party involved on the development and
implementation of new products. This role requires a hands-on Engineer to work
closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Sustaining
and External Vendors to take vehicle design changes and new vehicle designs
from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.


What You'll Do

  • Collaborate closely with
    Design Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability early in the
    design phase
  • Develop process designs that
    form the basis of high-volume production lines and support Tesla's
    industry-leading dimensional quality of the vehicles produced
  • Drive tooling design and
    development in accordance with the process plan and GD&T
    strategy, working closely with
    Tesla's partner vendors to buy-off and deliver the final product
  • Participate in the
    development and review of early project planning documents such as project
    timelines, Requests for Quotations, FMEA's and Safety Risk Assessments
  • Lead the development and
    introduction of processes and equipment associated with early prototype
    builds and highlighting key process and equipment improvement
    opportunities throughout the prototype builds themselves
  • Arrange and participate in
    line design reviews of robot and tooling simulations, cycle time plans,
    and general line layout, driving optimization towards fundamental
    engineering limits
  • Lead the installation,
    commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close
    collaboration with Tesla's partner vendors to deliver the line in the
    shortest possible timing and within project budgets
  • Collaborate with
    cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency metrics
    during the ramp of production
  • Collect and prepare the final
    documentation handover package to ensure the long-term sustainability and
    optimization of new production lines
  • Define a project's scope,
    manage spend against the budget, coordinate with outside vendors, and
    oversee the installation of new equipment to ensure all requirements are
    met


What You'll Bring

  • Develop and modify existing
    line layouts, processes, and fixtures to improve material flow, waste
    reduction, safety, and ergonomics by utilizing Lean Manufacturing best
    practices
  • Catia
  • Solid Works
  • Process Simulate (preferable)


Compensation and Benefits
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
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