Manufacturing Process Engineer, Metal Forming

This team is responsible for developing, qualifying, and industrializing manufacturing processes for stamping and metal forming — both for new shops and for modifications to existing shops. Through understanding program requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this team ensures processes are capable, integrated, and able to meet Tesla’s quality, rate, and cost objectives.

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can own process design from concept through production. You will use a first-principles approach to define how parts are made — including process parameters, shop layout, warehouse planning, batch size, packaging, and material flow within the shop.

- Develop, qualify, and optimize stamping and metal forming processes (stamping press, brake press, panel bender, laser) for new shops and for changes to existing shops

- Define and validate process parameters, dies, tooling, lubrication, and material handling to meet geometry, flatness, edge quality, cycle time, and process capability (Cpk)

- Plan shop layout, warehouse planning, batch size, packaging, and in-shop material flow so stamping and metal forming run as one capable process

- Partner with product design, tooling suppliers, quality, and operations on DFM/DFA, PFMEA, equipment/process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and industrialization of new designs

- Integrate automation — including robotics, PLCs, sensors, and vision systems — into the process to improve throughput, inspection, and material flow

- Troubleshoot process, tooling, and automation issues on the production floor; lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and put in permanent fixes that reduce scrap and downtime

- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma — setup reduction, scrap reduction, yield, and waste minimization

- Support NPI and production ramp by transferring processes into manufacturing, writing work instructions and process controls, and training operators and technicians

- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing engineering on process requirements such as cycle time, layout, and tooling; support RFQs with process input through project phases

- Coordinate with Mechanical Design, Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering; ensure processes meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience

- Experience with manufacturing process engineering, process lines, and automation; experience with brake presses, panel benders, and lasers is a plus. Experience with layout planning, warehouse planning, material flow, batch size, and packaging

- Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD

- Strong project and vendor management skills

- Strong understanding of equipment safety and safety compliance

- Proactive and results-driven in fast-paced, dynamic environments

- Organized and able to deliver tasks on time under tight deadlines

- Applies structured problem-solving methods to resolve engineering challenges

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

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