Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Body

Category Manufacturing
Location AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID 287353
Type Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, Manufacturing Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role requires a hands-on Engineer to work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and External Vendors to take vehicle design changes and new vehicle designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production. </div>

Job Responsibilities

  • Partner with Design Engineering on DFM and process designs that support high-volume production and dimensional quality
  • Own dimensional quality targets through GD&T strategies, quality control plans and dimensional improvement plans
  • Drive tooling design and vendor buy-off in line with the process plan and GD&T strategy
  • Develop and review project timelines, RFQs, FMEAs and safety risk assessments
  • Lead process and equipment introduction for prototype builds and capture improvement opportunities during those builds
  • Review robot and tooling simulations, cycle time plans and line layouts, and drive designs toward engineering limits
  • Lead installation, commissioning and ramp of high-volume production lines with vendor partners, on time and on budget
  • Improve safety, quality and efficiency during ramp and complete documentation handover for long-term line sustainment
  • Define project scope, manage spend, coordinate vendors and oversee new equipment installation to meet requirements
  • Optimize new and existing processes, layouts and fixtures for safety, yield, capacity, cost, material flow and ergonomics using Lean methods

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience launching high-volume assembly processes, including jig and fixture modification and equipment installation
  • Working knowledge of DFM, BOMs, process design, process validation, assembly methods, and cost reduction
  • Experience with structured problem-solving methods (DMAIC, 8D)
  • 3D CAD experience reviewing and modifying tooling and product models (AutoCAD, CATIA, or SOLIDWORKS)
  • Experience creating reports and tools for leadership reviews
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support launches
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