Gear Manufacturing Engineer, Drive Systems Gear Lab

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of prototype gear and geartrain component manufacturing, from forging to finished part, including process planning, process drawings, work holding, tooling, and inspection
• Program, set up, and operate the Gear Lab’s core gear grinder (generating and profile grinding)
• Oversee technicians and machinists operating CNC mill-turn machines, vacuum heat treat furnace, metallurgical prep and inspection, and gear/spline metrology (CMM/GMM)
• Develop and prove new in-house manufacturing capabilities and technologies to stay at the forefront of the industry
• Optimize processes to ensure tight tolerances in a wide range of materials under aggressive prototype deadlines
• Partner with design engineers to provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback on schedule-critical prototypes
• Cook with project management to resolve conflicting priorities and ensure efficient use of resources
• Identify, source, and develop tooling, workholding, and peripheral equipment
• Manage supplier relationships for machines, tooling, and consumables
• Serve as the team’s technical lead and mentor – provide daily guidance to machinists and junior engineers, set technical direction, instill a culture of quality and meticulous planning, and run cross-functional alignment meetings with DSE and partner teams
• Improve gear quality and develop technology across Tesla’s supply base – troubleshoot supplier processes and leverage Gear Lab capabilities to drive consistency and quality
• Maintain shop equipment, a clean and organized workspace, and perform all assignments in accordance with EH&S and security policies

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of machine shop or manufacturing engineering experience, including 1+ years of gear manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan and execute part manufacturing from raw material to finished, inspected part, including process design, tooling, and work holding with minimal supervision
• Hands-on proficiency programming, setting up, and operating multiple gear manufacturing processes (grinding, hobbing, shaping, skiving, broaching, turning/hard turning, milling)
• Thorough knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and gear and spline metrology
• Proficient with basic shop tools and machines (manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, hand tools, etc.) and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause skills, with excellent attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to develop and present technical information and mentor others in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 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