Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Design & Automation

Tesla's Gigafactory New York is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help support both new & existing equipment & production line design/automation. This role will own critical design projects for a variety of our high-volume manual or automated manufacturing lines. Activities/ownerships will include part/assembly mechanical design, electrical & controls equipment specifications, supporting continuous improvement activities, independently diagnose equipment issues, and working with cross functional teams to maximize equipment performance and minimize cost.

• Own/Lead Mechanical Design - 3D Part/Assembly Design, FEA Analysis & 2D Drawings with Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in Solidworks
• Rapid Prototyping - Collaborate with cross functional engineers/teams, internal/external machine shops, internal 3D printing services, as well as third-party vendors to build, test, optimize and validate new parts, systems and/or full line equipment
• Collaborate with safety and ergonomic teams to review equipment/process requirements, compiling equipment risk assessments, and selecting/integrating safety devices into both new & existing manufacturing stations/lines
• Electrical & Controls Experience (Bonus) - Familiar with NACL electrical safety standards (NEC, CEN, etc.), communication/network protocols (TCP, IP, etc.), electrical hardware/wiring/schematic design (EPLAN, AutoCAD), and creating utility metrics for facilities systems (PDPs, compressed air, process water, etc.)
• Demonstrate strong project management skills - Collaborate with a wide variety of cross functional teams onsite (Product Design, Safety, Quality, Process, Production, Packaging, Facilities/Construction) to meet project stakeholder requirements
• Create New Line Make Cases or Existing Line Upgrade proposals by analyzing/creating equipment timing charts to optimize cycle times, balance automation based on calculated payback period (ROI), strategize PC material flow within factory, ensure adequate WIP buffering & production redundancies to ensure production uptime
• Experience with both Product & Manufacturing process failure mode analysis (PFMEA) as well as design failure mode analysis (DFMEA)
• External and Internal Vendor Management - Create RFQ's in collaboration with procurement team to develop & identify cost effective solutions which are delivered on time.
• Own Root Cause Analysis - Preemptively/Reactively investigate, identify, and solve equipment & process concerns, production ramps, equipment reliability & yield for both new & existing equipment or methods
• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) with vendors at offsite locations as well as follow-up site acceptance testing (SAT) on equipment delivered & installed onsite
• Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years' experience with hands-on manufacturing engineering experience or related field/experience
• Proven proficiency with Solidworks for 3D Part/Assembly Design, 2D Drawings/Schematics, and Quotation + Procurement for Production Intent Parts/Equipment
• Rapid Design & Prototyping, 3D Printing, and first principles thinking to accelerate concept to production intent design
• Demonstrated strength of experience with both manual & automated high-volume manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrated experience initiating, evaluating, leading, and driving equipment design projects to completion
• Demonstrated experience with 8D, Six Sigma and Lean Fundamentals
• Proven leadership/ownership of large capital equipment projects & record of success.
• Evidence of exceptional ability & going beyond the call to action with excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Display a positive attitude with flexible mindset as well as practice strong work ethic that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of Tesla