Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Stator Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Sep 26, 2026

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Staff Manufacturing Engineer to develop and engineer new processes and high-volume automation equipment with the Stator team in Reno, NV. These production lines include highly automated manufacturing systems to wind, test, and assemble stators into completed housing assemblies. The Staff Manufacturing Engineer works closely with Tesla's internal Product Design, Supplier Industrialization, Operations, and Quality Engineering teams and coordinates cross-functional design activities with equipment suppliers to develop new Drive Unit manufacturing equipment. The Staff Manufacturing Engineers assume full ownership of the design and technical transfer of the line's tools to Tesla Operations, qualifying them for use with the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. What You'll Do

Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production

Optimize product flow and line efficiency while reducing Capex and lead-time

Generate machine specifications, documentation and manufacturing instructions

Generate process flow, failure mode effects analysis, and inspection methodology for new products

Identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction programs

Collaborate with the Stator Engineering Design team to propose solutions for Tesla's future products

Drive excellence in project execution by defining, managing, and executing project timelines to ensure on-time delivery through proactive program management What You'll Bring

Experience improving production processes using data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)

Experience generating process and product quality documentation

Experience managing and mentoring small teams of engineers

Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing

Proven track record of data driven methodology to solve complex problems

7+ years of relevant experience

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience

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)

401(k) 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