Process Engineer, End of Line

The Process Engineer candidate shall have extensive experience with lean manufacturing principles, applicable in high volume manufacturing. The Process Engineer will be responsible developing standard work instructions, creating value stream maps, rebalancing work stations, and creating virtual flow charts for vehicle mapping. The role requires strong communication skills, and a strong ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams, such as firmware, quality engineering, and new product integration, to ensure the continued success at End of Line 3/Y.

Responsibilities

• Target key KPIs, such as Quality, Safety, Rate, Downtime, and number of processes; set targets, analyze data and monitor trends, and drive projects to meet those targets
• Identify areas of improvement with existing processes and areas of the manufacturing line in order to optimize factory processes
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by characterizing and optimizing existing processes, reducing waste
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Product Introduction and other teams to define, qualify, and track new processes and all associated work instructions, equipment, tools, materials, and training
• Perform supporting activities for Engineering and Manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools and concepts such as value stream mapping, line balancing, and 5S for continuous improvement
• Define and execute process improvement studies to create, characterize, and optimize vehicle assembly processes
• Monitor project schedules, timelines and deliverables using standard project management tools and engineering systems
• Generate documentation for change controls and engineering qualification protocols to support process changes
• Optimize work content to achieve a safe work environment, meet budget expectations, and exceed build quality standards

Requirements

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Previous manufacturing or vehicle assembly experience
• Experience with data collection programs such as Splunk, Tableu, etc.
• Experience with ergonomic process design, part variation control, and human factors effects on product
• Data collection and analysis experience
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a vehicle assembly and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and email
• Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly
• Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges
• Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the aggressive Tesla approach to revolutionary product development

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

$76,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.