Supervisor, Drive Systems Engineering, Deer Creek Machine Shop

Tesla's Prototype Machine Shop is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Machine shop supervisor to join the team and contribute to our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. More specifically, we are looking for a candidate knowledgeable in both manual and CNC machines to manage a shop utilized by Deer Creek Tesla employees ranging from Engineers and Technicians. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of Tesla's engineering team, supporting both vehicle and energy organizations.

The Deer Creek Machine Shop provides engineers and technicians across the organization with machined components as well as insight into machining and other adjacent manufacturing processes. Through the Shop's efforts, we help enhance components and systems design by bringing conceptual ideas to the physical world. Engineering initiatives we contribute towards range widely from pre-production vehicles, energy systems, artificial intelligence, and other future-shaping products.

As Shop Supervisor, we look to you to help develop and administer a training and qualification process, for Engineers and Technicians that require machining operations as part of their duties pertaining to prototype and custom tasks. Our world-class team is excited to work with you on this exciting initiative!

• Supervisor specific applicant must maintain, oversee the proper setup of the following machinery: Manual mills, manual lathes, vertical/horizontal saws, pedestal grinders, CNC mill and lathe
• Staff and mentor, a small team of 2 machinists to support the energy and vehicle organization needs in Deer Creek
• Oversee both training and curriculum to allow qualified employees to gain tiered access to the shop and machine usage based upon certification, which can be revoked due to safety violations
• Machine complex components with tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
• Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate your work
• Provide feedback to engineers, other machinists and programmers on design and process improvement
• Identify, source, and develop tooling, work holding, and peripheral equipment as required
• Proactively communicate with engineers, management, and other team members through verbal, email, text, phone, and other internal electronic communications
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for the shop and Tesla
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

• 5+ years of Machine Shop Experience with 3+ years of Engineering prototype experience with either lead or supervisory role
• Ability to identify and procure effective tooling and work-holding solutions for all forms of component manufacturing
• Proficient with basic shop tools and machines (manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, hand tools etc.)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T
• Thorough knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator, etc.
• Positive energy and attitude, with a passion for prototyping and machining
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information
• Basic experience with common Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.