Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Machining, Die Shop

What to Expect The Die Shop is part of the Materials Engineering group responsible for the build, launch and handover of Tesla's high pressure die casting dies, used for vehicle programs. This team is focused on achieving the highest efficiency, manufacturing volume and safety.

A successful candidate for this role will have technical understanding of fully automated high-volume machining lines and introduction of new technology. The candidate must have experience analyzing manufacturing requirements and transforming them into efficient detailed designs that are robust and executable. You will own specialized equipment from beginning to end defining performance requirements, performing simulations as needed to verify and align with first principles solutions and owning the commissioning including final validation. This position requires up to 20% domestic and international travel.

What You'll Do Lead die shop machining and automation line design applying a first-principles approach to develop efficient, high-capacity layouts that optimize factory space

Conduct initial layout studies and material flow, develop bid packages and vendor selection, and coordinate building utilities

Create equipment concept designs and lead vendor design reviews while overseeing fabrication, acceptance testing, and equipment installation

Design custom fixtures, jigs, tools, structures, etc. as needed, providing supporting design validation analysis (FMEA, FEA, CFD, etc.) and detailed build to print models/drawings for fabrication

Implement and manage continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste

Specify and layout equipment for CNC machining, EDM, metrology, heat treatment, additive manufacturing

Establish operational performance metrics for manufacturing operations and then verify material flow within the design to avoid blocking and starvation

Create and manage large, detailed 3D CAD layouts used to locate equipment, support utilities, create utility routings, and support virtual commissioning

Oversee technical and schedule performance of equipment suppliers following Tesla standards and project roadmap

Create documentation needed to sustain operation of the equipment (start-up and shut down procedures, operation instructions, KPIs, troubleshooting manuals, maintenance schedules, assembly drawings with BOM, fabrication drawings)

What You'll Bring Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience

5-10 years of experience designing manufacturing lines, mechanical equipment, fixturing and tooling in 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Catia/Siemens NX/Revit/AutoCAD or similar)

CNC Machining experience and understanding of the die manufacturing process

Competence in ISO 12100 Safety Standards for risk assessment and experience in machine safety (ANSI B11, RIA R15.06, ISO 13849)

Experience in simulation to validate that design meets operational requirements (FEA, CFD, Transient Thermal)

Experience introducing fully automated machining lines and new processes into a production environment from conceptual design throughout startup

Experience with industrial automation using robotic material handling and conveyance

Proven project management experience on $1M+ capex projects with cost benefit analysis

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead technical reviews

Ability to travel up to 20% domestic and international

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

Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

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.