Process Engineer, Ga4 Jobs

Process Engineering for technical support of Model Y vehicle assembly operations.

• Optimize work content to achieve a safe work environment, meet budget expectations, and exceed build quality standards
• 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
• Ensure processes provide a high level of safety and ergonomic compliance
• Utilize SPC data and other statistical tools to characterize processes for operating performance
• 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
• 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
• Offer critical feedback regarding design for manufacturing preferences for new program launches, ensuring engineering support is aligned on trial and implementation plans.
• Identify areas of improvement with existing processes and areas of the manufacturing line in order to optimize factory processes
• Use leadership, technical, and business system skills to drive process improvements throughout all vehicle assembly
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by characterizing and optimizing existing processes, reducing waste
• Perform supporting activities for Engineering and Manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
• Drive process improvements throughout vehicle assembly operations
• 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

• Experience with ergonomic process design, part variation control, and human factors effects on product
• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly
• Hands-on skills with hardware, tools, instruments, general electromechanical systems, measurement techniques
• Previous knowledge and experience working with transducer torque tooling and program development.
• 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 understanding of vehicle manufacturing best practices and development of error proofing solutions.
• Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the aggressive Tesla approach to revolutionary product development
• Experience managing or technically mentoring other engineers and/or technicians
• Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges
• Previous manufacturing or vehicle assembly experience
• BS degree in ME, MET, EE or equivalent experience
• Data collection and analysis experience