| Location | Brookshire, TX |
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Senior Packaging Engineer to join our Packaging team in developing world-class designs for use in automation equipment. You will play a key role on the team and will be the one who brings it all together to drive technical execution of packaging projects across several Vehicle and Energy Product platforms.
This is a very unique opportunity to engage with all facets of Tesla development from technology and design through component delivery and final manufacturing. The successful candidate must have the ability to work quickly and efficiently with a high level of precision have strong interpersonal and communication skills be detail oriented and not afraid to re-define tradition.
Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Tesla Energy platforms
Interface with Design Engineering Manufacturing Engineering New Product Introduction and Operations partners to gather and develop packaging requirements
Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to drive projects to enable the most efficient delivery of parts possible without sacrificing part quality or manufacturability
Provide design direction and development plans of protective packaging containers dunnage and unique shipping racks - domestic and international
Apply industrial design techniques of CAD technical drawings including datum structure GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
Monitor KPIs and work with Packaging Design Engineers to develop world-class packaging standards and continue to improve upon them. Drive expendable to returnable projects and participate in sustainability initiatives
Manage project budgets risks and change management. Assist in vendor selection and vendor management
Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Packaging Industrial Design or equivalent work experience with evidence of exceptional ability
Working knowledge of CAD and technical drawings including datum structure GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining welding injection molding etc.
Strong knowledge in a large variety of materials aluminum steel composites foam etc.
Experience with designing to standards such as ASTM Mil-Spec etc. Strong understanding of packaging testing and validation
Capable of managing multiple priorities at once without sacrificing quality of results
Proficient at-risk management and communication. Team player with strong process and continuous improvement mindset
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
401k 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