Tesla · 1 month ago
Project Engineer, New Product Introduction, LFP Cell Manufacturing
Sparks, Nevada
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTesla is a leading company in the automotive and energy sectors, and they are seeking a Project Engineer for New Product Introduction in LFP Cell Manufacturing. The role involves supporting the development of new processes, managing trials, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with various departments to drive project success.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing line trials for new products and processed; Conduct trial preparation and reporting: Ensure part availability, line readiness, and pre-requisite data obtained and consolidated. Document observations, analysis, and results, make recommendations as needed and drive solutions. Record all issues found during trials and help drive to closure; Manage trial recovery: Ensure manufacturing lines are validated and/or restored to prior condition post-trial(s). Evaluate the success of each trial (yield, downtime, cost, safety, etc.)
Become expert level trainer on all machines in assigned areas and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations; Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
Manage quality assurance and procedures by testing and validating systems and parts; Assist in establishing and implementing new validation standards, and procedures
Driving accountability regarding project & program milestones, key initiatives, and project success criteria
Coordinating with variety of cross-functional stakeholders to track execution of projects: production operations, engineering functions, finance & accounting, material & production planning, design teams, etc
Development and deployment of a world class operations playbook across energy product manufacturing sites, including preventative maintenance, business reviews, etc
Lead, guide, and mentor junior team members
Qualification
Required
4+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience commissioning and improving equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions
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, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau and Ignition
Experience breaking down high-level (e.g., device level) performance issues into addressable action items. Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities, competing priorities, and challenges
Experience supporting, maintaining, and modifying pilot line equipment to support development efforts for multiple programs
Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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