Tesla · 19 hours ago
Process Engineer, Service Manufacturing
Lathrop, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company. As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for process sustaining and continuous improvement on the Service Manufacturing production lines, focusing on building new HV batteries and electric motors. The role involves applying lean manufacturing principles and collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance production efficiency and product reliability.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement activities to drive improvements to critical KPIs: safety, quality, output, and cost
Establish regular yield tracking, including data collection and Pareto charts for top failures; lead team meetings to review and drive implementation of countermeasures to top issues
Establish and monitor SPC for all critical process parameters and ensure process documentation is updated, clear, and comprehensive
Work closely with New Product Introduction teams to trial and implement product changes and plan for sub-component obsolescence at suppliers
Work closely with maintenance and equipment engineering to troubleshoot equipment issues and address production issues
Lead NCM (non-conforming material) activities, including the documentation and troubleshooting of line fall out
Create troubleshooting guides and document procedures for offline failure analysis of test failures and non-conformances
Design, validate, and document rework procedures for non-conforming material
Work with field quality and remanufacturing to monitor field reliability of finished products and drive necessary process improvements to reduce failures
Create and maintain SOPs and process flow, make necessary updates for process and BoM changes
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) or equivalent relevant experience
2+ years' experience in manufacturing, operations, or similar
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement
Knowledge of problem-solving tools and methodologies (A3, 8D, or similar)
Experience with FMEAs and 8D are highly desired
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
Experience with time study methodologies and industrial engineering basics and strong mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals
Strong verbal and written communication, ability to work in large teams and comfortable with ambiguity
Preferred
Experience with electric motors or lithium-ion batteries is a plus
Working experience with Python, SQL, and/or SolidWorks is a plus
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
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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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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