Tesla · 3 months ago
Process Engineer, Powertrain Manufacturing
Lathrop, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $162K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, seeking a Process Engineer for their Powertrain Manufacturing team. The role involves sustaining manufacturing processes, improving yield, and managing process technicians while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Own equipment, process and material flow layouts
Establish real time SPC for all critical process parameters and drive Cpk >1.33
Responsible for yield improvement of the production line
Ensure all non-conforming material produced by manufacturing lines are dispositioned real time
Develop and maintain up-to-date process qualification documentation to ensure the process baseline is available to production
Work with Equipment Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure manufacturing instructions and standard works are always accurate and representative of the actual processes on the floor
Manage 1-3 process technicians to support Day-to-day coverage of production line process, including rapid response on out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity
Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives
Assist in the training of technicians and production associates as needed
Qualification
Required
Degree in Chemical, Materials, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to manage 1-3 of technicians from multiple disciplines/levels
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Visio, Access, JUMP, etc)
Knowledge of process development, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), & FMEA fundamentals are required
Intelligent risk taking, integrated thinking, strong leadership, strong problem solving, and technical communication skills a MUST
Preferred
Experience in electronic/mechanical assembly desired
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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