Sr. Process Engineer, Body in White, Model Y

October 14, 2024

Industry: Private

Employment Type:- Full Time

Work Hours:- 8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:-

What To Expect

A Process Engineer will implement, develop, and optimize production methodologies in the Body in White manufacturing operations of Tesla. This Engineer will be responsible for OEE and drive 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 production lines with cost reduction and yield improvements.

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What You'll Do

Develop production lines from pilot stage tor full scale production working with vendors and manufacturing engineering to transfer knowledge for sustaining the production lines
Perform process analysis, DOE (design of experiments), PFMEA, line balancing activities, and capacity modeling. Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to design team for process and yield improvements
Develop and modify line and workstation layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
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

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science or other applicable degree (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent experience
Experience leading large projects with direct or in-direct reports in a manufacturing setting and 5+ years working in a Body in White manufacturing environment
Experience with MIG & spot welding, bolting, and riveting joints
Experience developing and improving process. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities
Good understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution System, Specification Management, Change Point Management
Data analysis experience using tools like MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab. Ability to develop data driven root cause analyses and solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Fish-Bone, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D) and root cause analysis. Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions

Benefits

Compensation and 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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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