Roy Stocks
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Stamping at Tesla
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Stamping at Tesla
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Roy Stocks
Results-driven Senior Manufacturing Engineering professional with over a decade of experience in stamping operations, equipment optimization, and program launches in high-volume automotive manufacturing. Proven leader in managing $100M+ CAPEX projects, reducing downtime in operations and driving process improvements for Tesla\'s EV production (e.g, Model Y, Cybertruck, CyberCab). Skilled in pragmatic problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and integrating advanced automation to enhance OEE and sustainability. Eager to contribute strategic expertise to innovative teams advancing electric vehicle manufacturing.
Experience
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Stamping
Aug 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Overall program manager for new vehicle platform launches (CyberCab, CyberTruck, etc.) • Develop equipment needs, capacity plans, large CAPEX budget requests ($100M+), and high-level schedules for all teams to meet program milestones • Lead a team of 5+ engineers to ensure manufacturing equipment projects are delivered on schedule and within budget • Directed factory layout development for greenfield and brownfield expansions, optimizing space utilization and workflow efficiency to support high-volume stamping operations • Collaborated on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives for new hot stamped products, ensuring seamless integration of advanced materials and processes to minimize defects and accelerate production ramps. • Led hot stamping equipment and process R&D efforts, evaluating innovative technologies for significant throughput and piece price improvements.
Education
SITRAIN
S7 Automation Maintenance I, Siemens PLC's
2016
Austin Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Mechanical Engineering
Craven Community College
Certificate, CAD
2014 — 2017
Metakus Gmbh
Certificate, Intensive Press Hardening - Module G
Craven Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies
2014 — 2017
Udemy Academy
PLC Programming from Scratch I, RSLogix500 & Studio 5000
2018
Craven Community College
Associate's degree, Manufacturing Technology
2014 — 2017
Udemy Academy
Practical PLC Programming, Studio 5000 PLC Logic
Craven Community College
Certificate, Machinist
2014 — 2017
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