Process Engineer, Ga4 Jobs

What To Expect
Process Engineering for technical support of Model Y vehicle assembly operations.
What You’ll Do

• Offer critical feedback regarding design for manufacturing preferences for new program launches, ensuring engineering support is aligned on trial and implementation plans.
• Use leadership, technical, and business system skills to drive process improvements throughout all vehicle assembly
• 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
• Define and execute process improvement studies to create, characterize, and optimize vehicle assembly processes
• Drive process improvements throughout vehicle assembly operations
• 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.
• Ensure processes provide a high level of safety and ergonomic compliance
• Perform supporting activities for Engineering and Manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
• Identify areas of improvement with existing processes and areas of the manufacturing line in order to optimize factory processes
• Optimize work content to achieve a safe work environment, meet budget expectations, and exceed build quality standards
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools and concepts such as value stream mapping, line balancing, and 5S for continuous improvement
• Generate documentation for change controls and engineering qualification protocols to support process changes
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by characterizing and optimizing existing processes, reducing waste
• 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

What You’ll Bring

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

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)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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 - $240,000/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.
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