Dimensional Engineer, Model Y, Body in White

Tesla's Body in White Model Y team is hiring a hands-on Dimensional Engineer. The individual will focus on body dimensional accuracy of tooling and product output. This will require individuals to be knowledgeable about tooling strategies in a BIW manufacturing environment, strong fundamentals in dimensional variation analysis and statistical controls. The primary objective is risk mitigation for mass-production capability and supporting in the resolution of complex dimensional topics during series production.

Responsibilities

• Review and understanding DLDs (datum location documentation) for major assembly / check fixtures. Validation of major tooling/check-fixtures with MSA studies
• Work with various engineering teams on validation, continuous improvement activities, and general complex problem-solving to improve overall product quality
• Conduct failure analysis (FA) through hands-on DOE trials to better understand problems, i.e., trials on CUBE (ABA swap), dimensional waterfall trials, etc.
• Maintaining and adjusting BIW tooling to maintain or improve dimensional performance (PIST)
• Support in collecting and analyzing dimensional data using CMM and other data collection devices + Polyworks as required
• Apply GD&T best practices for tooling and product
• Be able to communicate effectively internally and externally through speaking and presentation as needed
• Review part and assembly data using data collection software (CM4D, Polyworks, Dataloop). Self-sufficiency, individual will learn and operate digital measurement devices like Leica Laser Tracker / Hexagon Absolute Arm
• Ability to perform dimensional variation analysis of issues through stack-up analysis at body/vehicle level through basic 1D-RSS or 3D analysis using software package in 3DX
• Dimensional validations of parts to meet overall product quality intent

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical Engineering preferred) with 5 or more years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, dimensional or vehicle systems engineering role in Automotive or equivalent experience
• Mechanical inspection experience using basic and precision measurement tools w/ willingness to learn and use CMM equipment
• Has prior experience in designing and deploying manufacturing tooling
• Prior experience in areas of designing, deploying manufacturing tooling, validation and qualification of manufacturing tooling preferred
• Experience with working on metal and plastic components from a dimensional variation perspective preferred
• Strong underlying GD&T fundamentals coupled w/ experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSAs) and Statistical Process Control Analysis preferred
• Ability to use CATIA V5, 3DX is highly desired w/ other key software experience like Polyworks/Dataloop, JMP or Minitab is a 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:

• 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