Tesla · 17 hours ago
Process Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTesla is seeking a motivated Sustaining Process Engineer to ensure continuous production quality and enable world-class manufacturing of Tesla’s cutting-edge Drive Unit's. The role involves analyzing and optimizing production processes, driving continuous improvement projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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, cycle time, availability, capacity, and capability. Report metrics to upper management
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, Minitab, Tableau, and Ignition
Review critical process metrics daily for statistical shifts from nominal and develop game plans to address
Diagnose issues found during the manufacturing process, efficiently identify root cause utilizing structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why and 8D
Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment
Drive continual improvement activities with production staff using process audits and kaizen activities
Support production operations. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes. Develop and train sustaining technicians, assist in the training of associates as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering or other Engineering discipline, or equivalent in experience
Ability to derive data-supported root causes and propose strong countermeasures
Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly
Experience developing and improving Process. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities
Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges
Demonstrated experience in ramping a high volume, automated and semi-automated manufacturing line
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing and applying lean six sigma methodologies such as: Waste Reduction, Poka-Yoke, SPC, GR&R, DOE
Preferred
Tableau, and/or Minitab experience preferred
Experience Vision inspection systems preferred, such as Keyence 2D image inspection and profilometry preferred
Ignition Automation, MES and/or Python experience is highly 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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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