Job Description

What to Expect

The Process Engineer will be responsible for sustaining and continuously improving manual and semi-automated manufacturing processes across Body In White operations at Tesla Megafactory. This role focuses on process execution, manufacturing standards, operator tooling, manufacturing instructions, and salable production methods to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing.

The engineer will partner closely with Production, Quality, Equipment Engineering, Design, EHS to develop robust manufacturing methos, optimize operator workflows, reduce process variation, and improve overall production efficiency. This role will have strong ownership of process standardization, manufacturing documentation, ergonomics, and production readiness.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, data-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with aggressive production goals and continuous improvement expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Own and improve manual and semi-automated manufacturing processes across Body in White operations. Develop scalable production methods focused on safety, quality, repeatability, and efficiency
• Analyze and optimize labor balance, workstation design, material flow, and operator work content. Create, validate, and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, standardized work, routings, and process documentation
• Ensure manufacturing standards accurately reflect engineering intent, product changes, and production best practices. Drive implementation of Engineering Changes into production processes and manufacturing documentation
• Define and improve hand tools, fixtures, workstation layouts, and operator interfaces to improve safety, accessibility, and repeatability. Drive ergonomic improvements to reduce variation and improve manufacturing consistency
• Partner with EHS and Production teams to optimize workstation safety and usability. Partner with Production, Quality, Equipment Engineering, Design, and NPI teams to support new product introduction, process changes, and sustaining manufacturing
• Support line launches, ramp activities, and manufacturing readiness efforts
• Develop and document rework procedures and troubleshooting guidance for manufacturing proceses

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably within automotive, energy, or automated production systems
• Experience developing, implementing, and sustaining welding manufacturing processes, standardized work, and production methods
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, including waste reduction, line balancing, workstation optimization, and process flow improvements. Strong problem-solving skills with experience utilizing structured methodologies such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5 Why, PFMEA, and 8D
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction
• Experience launching pilot lines and equipment from scratch as well as developing new manufacturing processes is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, process documentation, and manufacturing requirements
• Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent preferred
• Self-driven, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ability to support 24/7 production operations as required
• Knowledge of different types of robotic and manual welding equipment (MIG Welding, TIG Welding, Spot Welding, Stick Welding) as well as the different parameters involved is plus

Compensation and Benefits

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

Expected Compensation

$75,600 - $140,400/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.