Process Engineer, Body in White

The Body-in-White Process Engineer will be responsible for sustaining, optimizing, and redesigning manufacturing processes, tools, and fixtures. This role requires experience working hands-on in a production environment to fully achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery and cost targets, and internal customer requirements. This includes analysis & optimization of cycle time, process layout & design, ergonomics, and various other process-related influences. The Process Engineer assists the daily operation of every process, acting as the process leader across 4 shifts operating 24-7.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and optimize new production processes to ensure safety while maximizing yield, capacity, and cost effectiveness to enable the build of world-class vehicles
• Develop and modify existing line layouts, processes, and fixtures to improve material flow, waste reduction, value-stream mapping, and ergonomics by utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
• Support the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing
• Partner with Equipment Engineering to ensure equipment cycle time objectives are properly balanced by the needs of the production workforce
• Project management: both internal maintenance projects, and major contractor projects
• Support and assist Maintenance with troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
• Define a project's scope, manage spend against the budget, coordinate with outside vendors, and oversee the installation of new equipment to ensure all requirements are met
• Influence design engineers and production associates with recommendations to incorporate alternate vehicle design features or assembly techniques that enhance the manufacturability of the product
• Spare part identification, cataloging and assignment of spare requirement

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing process equipment, tools, fixtures, and instructions
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
• Effective at communication and teamwork with all levels of an organization - especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and develop optimal solutions using structured methods
• Drive cost savings by analyzing labor content allocations and implementing optimal solutions through line balancing. Sufficient in simulation skills to run & analyze model for equipment change recommendations
• Experienced in MODAPTS analysis, Capacity improvement projects, and Flex Sim software
• Strong mechanical intuition and extensive hands-on experience modifying jigs, fixtures, and coordinating equipment installations. Prior CNC or manual machining experience beneficial
• Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies
• Experienced with AUTOCAD software or other factory layout tools
• Experienced with CATIA v5, 6 or SolidWorks

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• 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
Expected Compensation$84,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.