Manufacturing Engineer, Metal Forming

What to Expect

In this role, you will design, develop, and install new manufacturing lines for stamping and metal forming. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new lines with existing processes and ensure they meet Tesla’s performance, safety, and quality objectives.  

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for design, installation and commissioning activities of manufacturing lines 

• Support equipment design needs and necessary administrative tasks, such as RFQ creation, throughout multiple project phases 

• Provides clear direction and correlates feedback from suppliers to ensure equipment quality and performance targets are met 

• Analyze data to develop, troubleshoot and improve a variety of processes 

• Collaborate with suppliers to develop engineering designs by validating key requirements such as cycle time, layout and tooling 

• Make detailed studies and possess excellent problem-solving skills to mitigate any potential risk or design flaw 

• Develop and execute detailed project timelines, open items, risks and report out to management and executives 

• Facilitate equipment trials at both vendor sites and Tesla factories for final acceptance and handover to production teams 

• Provides guidance to engineering technicians, interns and various team members as necessary 

• Coordinate and work on activities with other cross functional teams such as Mechanical Design, Quality Engineering and Process Engineering teams 

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 

• 1+ year of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments 

• Experience with process lines and automation, including brake presses, panel benders, lasers, tube fabrication, and mills 

• Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD 

• Strong project and vendor management skills 

• Understanding of equipment safety and compliance standards 

• Organized and able to deliver tasks on time in fast-paced environments 

• Applies structured problem-solving methods to resolve engineering challenges 

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support equipment supplier visits, trials, and buyoffs

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:

• 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