Job Details

Come make history with us. A Staff Process Engineer of the Drive Unit, Production Engineering team will implement, develop, and optimize production methodologies in the manufacturing operations of Tesla. This engineer will be responsible for optimizing product flow though the factory though process optimization that may include tool /fixture selection, line layouts, ergonomic study, material presentation, and other relevant factors. They will interface with Design, Test, and Quality Engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and implement continual improvement. They will sustain products with cost reduction and yield improvements. In addition, the Staff Process Engineer will work with Quality to compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
A portion of this engineer's work would be focused on Drive Unit wide initiatives that are focused on improving SPARC Metrics and solving the most challenging problems across the business unit. This engineer would spend 50% of their time on sustaining and 50% of their time on time focusing on continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in manufacturing processes. Understand process capabilities through critical data analysis and in depth understanding of the product. Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices. Participate in the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing
• Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels. Champion continuous improvement projects (CIP) to maximize yield, capacity, and capability
• Responsible for diagnosing issues found during the part manufacturing process and drive corrective action back to source, resulting in root cause identification and elimination. Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D)
• Analyze data from various sources to identify trends in build quality and efficiency. Develop robust and clear data collection, visualization, and analysis tools. Enable data driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau and Ignition
• Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
• Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved. Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans. Analyze, develop, process, and implement Engineering Change Orders
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes. Develop and train sustaining technicians, assist in the training of operators as needed. Manage activities for process sustaining technicians to support day to day coverage of production line, including developing and documenting appropriate rework procedures
• Support 24 by 7 production operations

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 9 year of industrial experience in high volume automation and/or electro-mechanical production systems environment focused on assembly, setting up manufacturing processes of mechanical components and/or product quality
• Expert level knowledge of statistical tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPCs), Design of experiments, ANOVA methods, capability analysis (Cp, Cpk), and comfortable using Minitab/ JMP for the analysis
• Industrial level experience dealing with design software like Solidworks, AutoCAD, or CATIA. Ability to design prototype for trial and experimentation and experience performing design reviews
• Data collection and analysis experience. Ability to develop data driven root cause analyses and solutions. Must have experience using MySQL. Experience using programming tools like Python, R, and Visualization software like Tableau is a plus
• Experience developing and improving Process. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities
• Strong problem-solving, communication skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions
• Experience driving high impact OPEX/ CAPEX projects to reduce operational cost and/or improve the production capacity

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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