Manufacturing Engineer, Body

Tesla
Austin, US
On-site

Job Description

What to Expect

In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, Manufacturing Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role requires a hands-on Engineer to work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance 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 in future programs early in the design phase while developing process designs that form the basis of high-volume production lines and support Tesla’s industry-leading dimensional quality of the vehicles produced

Take direct responsibility for achieving dimensional quality targets and lead all activities towards this objective including the development of GD&T strategies, quality control plans and dimensional improvement plans

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

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 while collecting 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

  • Bachelors in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent experience

Able to function independently, be a strong collaborator, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisions

Work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Remain engaged, initiative-taking and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success

Maintain flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments, coping with rapidly changing information

Be results and data driven, and able to effect change based on data

Have working knowledge of Design for Manufacturability

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

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.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Gd&tFmeaSafety risk assessmentsDesign for manufacturabilityCollaborationProblem solvingDecision makingAdaptabilityManufacturingEngineering

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/28/2026

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