The Role
We are
seeking a highly motivated Staff Packaging Engineer to join our Packaging team
in developing world-class designs for use in high volume 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 Vehicle
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.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a
team of highly motivated Packaging Project Engineers
- Oversee
end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Tesla Vehicle and Energy
platforms
- Manage
relationships with Supply Chain and Logistics to drive projects to enable
the most efficient delivery of parts possible without sacrificing part
quality or manufacturability
- Oversee
design direction and development plans of protective packaging containers,
dunnage and unique shipping racks – domestic and international – created
by the team
- Monitor
KPI’s and work with Packaging Design Engineers to develop world-class
packaging standards and continue to improve upon them
- Manage
higher level and value project budgets, risks, and change management
- Assist in
vendor selection and vendor management
Requirements:
- Hands-on
experience in packaging engineering, management experience is plus
- 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
What we
offer:
You will
be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you solve the world's most
interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to
change the world. Tesla’s compensation package includes competitive salary and
Tesla shares or bonusses. Typical benefits that are offered are a pension
program, 30 vacation days, employee insurances, relocation and commuting
support.
