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GFTX's Body in White team seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for re-designing and sustaining mechanical components within the Cybertruck's Body Center. This role involves enhancing fixtures, tooling, and collaborating closely with design, quality, production, and line builders. Responsibilities encompass design, analysis, sourcing, prototyping, testing, assembly validation, quality control, and engineering documentation.
The position offers growth opportunities for honing these skills within the team. We seek an engineer capable of creatively applying mechanical engineering principles to problem-solving, learning independently, and managing projects. The ideal candidate drives innovation, optimizing product quality in terms of cost, mass, and performance, while effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
Hands-on experience in engineering development and production issue resolution is preferred. Knowledge of electromechanical systems is beneficial, and occasional travel to suppliers, including international travel, may be necessary.
- You will analyze, design, and optimize new production tooling to ensure safety while maximizing yield, CP, CPK, capacity, and cost effectiveness to enable the build of world-class vehicles
- Model and produce drawings that meet the design requirement
- You will develop and modify existing line layouts, fixtures to improve material flow, waste reduction, safety, and ergonomics by utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
- Support the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing
- Review and improve current fixtures, work on design reviews for new projects ensuring Tesla standards Develop GD&T strategy to support vehicle quality build targets and drive tooling design
- 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
- CAD Data management and updated CAD models for assembly lines
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in in a high-volume manufacturing environment, automotive preferred
- Proficiency in a 3D CAD software (Catia is a plus)
- Must possess process engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization, etc.)
- Extensive hands-on experience modifying jigs, fixtures, and coordinating equipment installations
- Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation and reviews, assembly methods, and cost reduction methodologies
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
