Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Coatings Process Development

What to ExpectTesla's Materials Manufacturing Engineering team is at the forefront of developing first-of-a-kind processes which allow us to produce amazing vehicles at best-in-class quality and rate in a safe and ergonomic environment. The Coatings group is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of novel coating processes used in the manufacture of our products, which includes specification and validation, establishing and optimization of critical process parameters, design for manufacturing, equipment specification and design, as well as installation and commissioning. The candidate will work closely with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors and technology partners on process development from concept to production. This position requires 25% travel.What You'll DoManage large-scale projects for new programs, including the development of timing plans and cost breakdowns for executive approval, identification of risks to project timing driving corrective action, reporting of project status to executive team, and oversight of installation and commissioning of new manufacturing linesLead cross-functional collaboration and build relationships across the organization through coordination with other process, equipment, mechanical, electrical and support disciplines including project managers, manufacturing reps, and other stakeholdersOwn product design for manufacturability (DFM) and sustainability, including analysis of product design and identification of potential risks to the process and steering product design to the lowest overall cost (BOM cost + manufacturing cost)Perform analysis to understand the cost of a process per unit of production and drive the development for processes which will yield the greatest benefitDocument product requirements for process and equipment specificationDevelop processing technologies and equipment from concept to serial productionDetailed line design based on process requirements, throughput and OEE calculationsLead process qualification, including development of acceptance testing criteria and verifying process/equipment meets requirements using statistical tools (such as GR&R, SPC and Cp/Cpk)What You'll BringDegree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience5+ years experience in a technology-based industry, where automated methods are utilized in the finishing/coating of consumer productsExperience working with or developing novel processes with little to no industry precedenceExperience with developing, installing, and commissioning high-volume process equipment & automation systems (conveyors, robotics, pre-treatment and e-coat equipment, paint/powder application equipment, booths and ovens, PVD equipment, etc.)Experience developing, executing and interpreting results of Design of Experiments (DOE)Experience using Industrial Engineering methods in high-volume manufacturing processesProficient in using Catia, SolidWorks, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD & automation softwareMastery of MS Office suite, Confluence, Jira, etc.Proficient in the development and deployment of PFMEAs, new product introduction and manufacturing operations experienceCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation$109,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact ADA@tesla.com for ADA related questions or to request ADA accommodations.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. 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