Dimensional Engineer, Cybertruck, Body in White

The Dimensional Engineer will work with Production Teams. This Engineer will be reporting to the Body Dimensional Engineering Manager working closely with Sustaining Engineering to understand, help define and ensure lines are following body accuracy, fit, gap and craftmanship specs. From these Key indicators drive actions back to body lines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated and manual data collection processes
• Act as the specialist in 'applied metrology' and provide support to manufacturing and design areas in the development of appropriate measurement methods, including researching and recommending new technologies, analyzing existing measurement methods, and training as required
• Create and validate Measurement Uncertainty Budget
• Work closely with Metrology Technicians to obtain necessary data and implement a plan to close any gaps in measurements
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, and Quality Engineers to understand their needs and develop measurement techniques, processes and procedures which meet Tesla's requirements
• Provide expertise to support improvement projects (cycle time, efficiency, safety, quality, delivery, etc.).
• Analyze and break down dimensional data to identify the source of problems (Subassembly, Tooling, Supplier part, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred and evidence of exceptional ability or equivalent experience
• Minimally 3-5 years of experience in quality, metrology, or design engineering
• Excellent understanding of GD&T and ability to create datum strategies that minimize tolerance stack-up in critical areas
• Strong mechanical intuition and extensive hands-on experience modifying tooling, fixtures, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and make corrections if needed
• Experienced with CAD design software - CATIA is highly preferred
• Experienced using measurement tools for root cause diagnostics (Faro arm, CMM, 3D scanner, Polyworks, laser tracker, Romer, Checking Fixtures, etc.)

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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