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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Body in White

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role involves developing new manufacturing processes and equipment for Tesla, requiring a hands-on individual with strong engineering skills. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments, including Design Engineering and Quality, to ensure vehicle designs meet production standards. This position emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to lead projects from concept through to full production. The focus is on achieving high-dimensional quality and optimizing manufacturing processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience working in a Body in White manufacturing environment.
  • Strong collaboration and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands.
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience with AUTOCAD, Catia or similar 3D CAD tools.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with Design Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability.
  • Develop process designs for high-volume production lines.
  • Take responsibility for achieving dimensional quality targets.
  • Drive tooling design and development in accordance with the process plan.
  • Participate in the development and review of early project planning documents.
  • Lead the development and introduction of processes and equipment for prototype builds.
  • Arrange and participate in line design reviews and drive optimization.
  • Lead the installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency metrics.
  • Collect and prepare the final documentation handover package.

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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