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Dimensional Engineer, Model SX, Body in White

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Body in White Dimensional Process Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the utmost quality and precision of our Body-in-White (BIW) components through process optimization, tooling adjustments, and fit and finish enhancement. Your expertise in dimensional control, GD&T, and cross-functional collaboration will be instrumental in elevating our manufacturing processes and achieving superior fit, finish and BIW quality across the production line.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, controls, maintenance, quality) to conduct root cause analysis and address dimensional discrepancies through effective tooling adjustments
  • Lead initiatives for tooling and process optimization on long-term projects to improve body component accuracy, repeatability, and overall quality
  • Maintain alignment with the build plan by resolving issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth cooperation with GA and fit and finish teams
  • Utilize expertise in tooling and process dynamics to make adjustments that enhance component precision, repeatability, and fit quality
  • Partner with quality teams to identify and resolve part-level issues affecting assembly quality, leveraging dimensional control knowledge to support production goals
  • Lead hands-on validation and verification of tooling, ensuring that jigs, fixtures, and gauges meet dimensional standards
  • Conduct measurements on tools, components, and assemblies using advanced equipment (CMMs, laser scanners) to ensure dimensional accuracy
  • Drive KPI improvement efforts by optimizing tooling and processes, collaborating closely with quality teams to meet performance objectives
  • Create and maintain documentation, including measurement plans, SOPs, and work instructions, for dimensional control and process optimization
  • Mentor technicians in daily activities, providing technical guidance on tooling validation, measurement, and adjustments to ensure accuracy and quality standards

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience (3 years) in automotive BIW engineering, emphasizing dimensional control, root cause analysis, tooling adjustments, and process optimization for underbody and upper body components
  • Proficiency in GD&T principles, measurement techniques, and CATIA for designing and modifying tooling
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of designing jigs, fixtures, and gauges to improve fit and repeatability
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal forming, assembly, and welding, with a focus on achieving exceptional fit and finish results
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to decipher complex measurement data, enabling the identification of patterns and trends
  • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes linked to sheet metal forming, assembly, and welding, with an unyielding dedication to superior quality
  • Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
  • Keen attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to delivering uncompromised quality
  • Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Expected Compensation

    76,000 - $180,000 / 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.

    Salary : $76,000 - $180,000

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