What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Production Process Engineer to contribute to the process improvement and management of new assembly lines for our advanced cell manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Tesla Energy Batteries. The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to build a world-class manufacturing facility from the ground up. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of incredibly exciting products. The Production Process Engineer will also work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. They will work closely with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing), Quality and production teams to bring the new product from initial design, through prototype development and finally into full production.

What You'll Do

Establish and develop the concept process, including estimated standard times and optimize headcount

You will be responsible for the process documentation and ensuring it is kept current like Manufacturing Instructions, Standard works documents, PFMEA, standard works, and Control Plans

Utilize SPC data and tools to characterize all equipment processes for operating limits, robustness, and action limits

Develop and enable data-driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including the integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Tableau, and Ignition

Champion continuous improvement projects and standardization to support best in class lean manufacturing systems to maximize yield, capacity, and capability

Generate and execute business improvement ideas for cost reduction, labor savings, material flow, and safety

Develop and manage Poke Yoke setup and changes within Manufacturing Execution System (MES), line side visualization to improve productivites

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Science or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience as a Process Engineer (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization

Preferred knowledge of MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau, and Ignition software

Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control

Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews, and cost reduction methodologies

Preferred Data collection and analysis experience in a high volume automated manufacturing environment

Experience with ergonomic process design, part variation control, and human factors effects on product

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

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

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