Process Engineer

Sustaining Process EngineerTesla is seeking a motivated Sustaining Process Engineer to ensure continuous production quality and enable world-class manufacturing of Tesla's cutting-edge battery packs. The Battery Pack provides energy storage for every Tesla vehicle. This is an exciting opportunity to develop world-class process-sustaining standards for Tesla's Cybercab battery packs. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem in world-changing products. The Sustaining Process Engineer's primary responsibilities are to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process, drive long-term line improvements to yield, cycle time and process capability. In addition, the process engineer will work with a cross-functional team to develop, introduce, and sustain new model/product/material introductions.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levelsChampion continuous improvement projects (CIP) to maximize yield, cycle time, availability, capacity, and capability. Report metrics to upper managementAnalyze data from various sources to identify trends in build quality and efficiency. 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, Minitab, Tableau, and IgnitionReview critical process metrics daily for statistical shifts from nominal and develop game plans to addressDiagnose issues found during the manufacturing process, efficiently identify root cause utilizing structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why and 8DManage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environmentDrive continual improvement activities with production staff using process audits and kaizen activitiesSupport production operations. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety proceduresCreate and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes. Develop and train sustaining technicians, assist in the training of associates as neededRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering or other Engineering discipline, or equivalent in experienceAbility to derive data-supported root causes and propose strong countermeasures. Tableau, and/or Minitab experience preferred. Must be able to pull data using efficient SQL queriesExceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quicklyExperience developing and improving Process. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activitiesExceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challengesDemonstrated experience in ramping a high volume, automated and semi-automated manufacturing lineStrong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience developing and applying lean six sigma methodologies such as: Waste Reduction, Poka-Yoke, SPC, GR&R, DOEExperience Vision inspection systems preferred, such as Keyence 2D image inspection and profilometry preferredIgnition Automation, MES and/or Python experience is highly desiredCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program