Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Conveyor and Layout, Paint

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Manufacturing

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin focuses on conveyor technology, layout optimization, and paint processes within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading manufacturing line design and launch, managing project execution, developing manufacturing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring equipment compliance with safety standards. The role requires experience in managing conveyor technology introductions, equipment projects, process optimization, and layout planning. Experience in automotive paint processes is preferred. The successful candidate will also be involved in continuous improvement initiatives, vendor management, and training.
Must have:
  • 3+ years manufacturing engineering experience in conveyor technology
  • Proven project management experience
  • Experience across all phases of a product program
  • Mechanical design experience (DFM, CAD)
  • Knowledge of industrial equipment (motors, robots, conveyors)
  • Fluent in English, German advantageous
  • Proficient in MS Office
Good to have:
  • Experience in Green-field and Brown-Field projects
  • Simulation tools (Techno-matics or equivalent)
  • Basic knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and programming

Job Details

What to Expect

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Revolutionary strategies and products were developed within a few years and successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency. Gigafactory Berlin forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's incredible success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this is our employees. Their passion, motivation, and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story together.

The Role

The successful candidate will have technical knowledge and Manufacturing Engineering experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment - specifically, experience in managing conveyor technology introductions, equipment projects (new installations), and process optimization, upgrades, and modifications. Furthermore is well experienced with Layout planning and optimisation. In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes, Manufacturing Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, and Production to take new vehicle designs or design changes from initial concept through prototype development and into full production. Knowledge and experience of the project life cycle from FEED through to equipment handover is a plus. Experience in automotive paint processes is preferred.  

What You’ll Do
  • Lead manufacturing line design and launch of conveyance – bid package development, vendor selection, front-end engineering design, design reviews, fabrication, acceptance testing, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and handover to operations. 
  • First contact person in Process-flow analyses and Layout development and optimization.
  • Layout Planning and Devlopment
  • Manage project execution to ensure they are delivered to scope, on time, and on budget. Procure equipment, track budget costs, and project schedules.  
  • Develop initial manufacturing strategies for new projects by performing detailed feasibility, project timing, and cost estimate studies. 
  • Participate in engineering activities with the product design team ensuring that flexible, cost-effective, robust, and reusable processes and equipment are implemented. 
  • Provide technical support for the assessment of different manufacturing scenarios. 
  • Identify, investigate, test, and validate new innovative technology and work methods for future implementation (e.g. virtual manufacturing environment, product feasibility simulation, throughput simulation). 
  • Support sourcing activities including identification of potential suppliers and technical evaluations of quotations. 
  • Iterate engineering design to meet functional requirements and lead vendors through mechanical, electrical, and software design reviews. 
  • Install, commission, and start-up equipment balancing speed and safety. 
  • Ensure manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability, and reliability metrics – OEE, cycle time, quality, and first time through. 
  • Develop and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians to ensure and seamless handover of new equipment. 
  • Coordinate continuous improvement measures to ensure that project lessons learned are captured and knowledge is transferred across the team and organization. 
  • Ensure that all equipment, processes, and methodologies comply with applicable standards, company policy, and all Health and Safety Laws, Acts, Regulations, and Codes. 
  • Travel is expected – e.g. for vendor visits, equipment installation, and commissioning. 
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in conveyor technology.
  • Proven project management experience. 
  • Experience across all phases of a product program (from concept planning through to execution)
  • Experience in Green-field and Brown-Field projects.
  • Mechanical design experience, considering:
  • Design for manufacturability.
  • Designing mechanical equipment, fixtures, and tooling in CAD.
  • Mechanical assembly (pros and cons in assembly methods).
  • Experience developing standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures. 
  • Knowledge of a breadth of industrial equipment including but not limited to motors, fans, robots, Atex type equipment, and conveyors bought-out items.
  • Must be fluent in Simulation tools (like tecno-matics, or equivalent Cycle time simulation)
  • Basic knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and programming is an advantage.
  • Must be fluent in English. German is advantageous.
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS word, Excel, Visio, etc.)
  • Good overall people management skills.

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