Sr. Packaging Engineer
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Packaging Engineer to join our Packaging team in developing
world-class designs for 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 several Vehicle
and Energy 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.
What You'll Do
• Lead end-to-end engineered packaging projects for Tesla Vehicle and Energy platforms
• Interface with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, and
Operations partners to gather and develop packaging requirements
• Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to drive projects to enable the most efficient delivery
of parts possible without sacrificing part quality or manufacturability
• Provide design direction and development plans of protective packaging containers, dunnage
and unique shipping racks – domestic and international
• Apply industrial design techniques of CAD, technical drawings, including datum structure,
GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Monitor KPI's and work with Packaging Design Engineers to develop world-class packaging
standards and continue to improve upon them
• Drive expendable to returnable projects and participate in sustainability initiatives; Manage
project budgets, risks, and change management; Assist in vendor selection and vendor
management
What You'll Bring
• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Packaging, Industrial Design, or equivalent
work experience with evidence of exceptional ability
• 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
• Travel up to 30% required