Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Process Engineer, Powdercoat, Megafactory
Brookshire, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to optimize powder coating application processes in their manufacturing operations. The role involves developing expertise in powder coating, analyzing processes for efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop expertise in Powder coating application 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 Powder coating application 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 Powder coating application 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
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science or equivalent experience
Experience developing and improving Powdercoating application processes. 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 collection and analysis experience. Ability to develop data driven root cause analyses and solutions and knowledge of Statistical Process Control and its application
Strong problem-solving 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
Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities, competing priorities and challenges
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team, suppliers and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal
Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development
Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability and excellence
Working experience on Powder Supply Systems, Powder Reclaim Systems, Dust Collector Systems, Humidifier Systems, IR Ovens, PreTreatment Systems, Conveyor Systems, Robotic, Sealant Dispensing
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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