Tesla · 23 hours ago
Process Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $156K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, seeking a Process Engineer to optimize and redesign manufacturing processes in a high-paced production environment. The role involves analyzing production processes, applying lean manufacturing principles, and managing projects to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, and optimize production processes for safety, yield, capacity, and cost-effectiveness
Develop and modify line layouts, processes, and fixtures using Lean Manufacturing to improve flow, reduce waste, and enhance ergonomics
Support product transitions from concept to pilot and mass production
Partner with Equipment Engineering to balance cycle times with workforce needs
Manage internal maintenance and major contractor projects
Assist Maintenance in troubleshooting breakdowns and chronic failures
Define project scope, budgets, vendor coordination, and equipment installations
Recommend design and assembly improvements to enhance manufacturability
Train supervisors and operators as needed
Collaborate on off-hours improvements in cycle time, uptime, quality, and safety
Qualification
Required
Degree in Industrial, Process, Manufacturing or other engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing process equipment, tools, fixtures, and instructions
Demonstrated experience developing/improving processes with a track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements
Experience ramping high-volume, automated, and semi-automated manufacturing lines
Strong mechanical intuition, hands-on experience modifying jigs/fixtures, equipment installations, interpreting mechanical drawings (CNC/manual machining beneficial)
Proficiency in AUTOCAD/factory layout tools; experience with Vision inspection systems (Keyence 2D/profilometry), Ignition Automation, MES, and/or Python highly desired
Solid knowledge of BOMs, manufacturability, process design/validation, assembly methods, design reviews, cost reduction, and statistics
Experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Waste Reduction, Poka-Yoke, SPC, GR&R, DOE)
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with teams/peers in manufacturing/engineering, excellent written/verbal skills
Excellent project management, prioritization, and ability to simplify complex problems while influencing stakeholders, with the capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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