Tesla · 2 months ago
Process Engineer, Coatings, Semi
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, seeking a Process Engineer to optimize production methodologies in their Coatings manufacturing operations. The role involves developing production lines, analyzing processes for efficiency, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturability and quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop production lines from pilot stage to 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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemical, 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 Powder Coating or Paint Shop manufacturing environment
Experience with Powder Coatings, Paint repairs and Sealer applications
Experience developing and improving process
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, 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 and peers within a Manufacturing and Engineering organization
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
Flexible to work any shifts
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.
10001+ employees
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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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