Tesla · 12 hours ago
Sr. Project Engineer, New Product Introduction, Powerwall
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Sr. Project Engineer for their Powerwall product at the Nevada Gigafactory. The role involves managing the development and validation of new processes, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with various departments to drive project success.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing line trials for new products and processed; Conduct trial preparation and reporting: Ensure part availability, line readiness, and pre-requisite data obtained and consolidated. Document observations, analysis, and results, make recommendations as needed and drive solutions. Record all issues found during trials and help drive to closure; Manage trial recovery: Ensure manufacturing lines are validated and/or restored to prior condition post-trial(s). Evaluate the success of each trial (yield, downtime, cost, safety, etc.)
Become expert level trainer on all machines in assigned areas and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations; Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
Manage quality assurance and procedures by testing and validating systems and parts; Assist in establishing and implementing new validation standards, and procedures
Driving accountability regarding project & program milestones, key initiatives, and project success criteria
Coordinating with variety of cross-functional stakeholders to track execution of projects: production operations, engineering functions, finance & accounting, material & production planning, design teams, etc
Development and deployment of a world class operations playbook across energy product manufacturing sites, including preventative maintenance, business reviews, etc
Lead, guide, and mentor junior team members
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience commissioning and improving equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
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
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
Experience breaking down high-level (e.g., device level) performance issues into addressable action items. Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities, competing priorities, and challenges
Experience supporting, maintaining, and modifying pilot line equipment to support development efforts for multiple programs
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
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