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Manufacturing Engineer, Metal Forming

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Brookshire
Sep 18, 2026
What to Expect In this role, you will design, develop, and install new manufacturing lines for stamping and metal forming. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new lines with existing processes and ensure they meet Tesla's performance, safety, and quality objectives. What You'll Do Responsible for design, installation and commissioning activities of manufacturing lines Support equipment design needs and necessary administrative tasks, such as RFQ creation, throughout multiple project phases Provides clear direction and correlates feedback from suppliers to ensure equipment quality and performance targets are met Analyze data to develop, troubleshoot and improve a variety of processes Collaborate with suppliers to develop engineering designs by validating key requirements such as cycle time, layout and tooling Make detailed studies and possess excellent problem-solving skills to mitigate any potential risk or design flaw Develop and execute detailed project timelines, open items, risks and report out to management and executives Facilitate equipment trials at both vendor sites and Tesla factories for final acceptance and handover to production teams Provides guidance to engineering technicians, interns and various team members as necessary Coordinate and work on activities with other cross functional teams such as Mechanical Design, Quality Engineering and Process Engineering teams What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 1+ year of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments Experience with process lines and automation, including brake presses, panel benders, lasers, tube fabrication, and mills Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD Strong project and vendor management skills Understanding of equipment safety and compliance standards Organized and able to deliver tasks on time in fast-paced environments 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