Process Engineer, Powertrain Manufacturing

Perform process sustaining for the manufacturing line on variety of mechanical, chemical and electrical processes, tasks including disposition of non-conformance materials that come from the manufacturing line, response to out-of-control process, work on yield improvement projects, and qualify new equipment and process that are being introduced into the manufacturing line. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures. Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment.

In addition, the process engineer also performs process characterization, establish process control for all critical process parameters by real time SPC, support with process development, drive to improve process robustness to improve yield and reduce cost.

• Own equipment, process and material flow layouts
• Establish real time SPC for all critical process parameters and drive Cpk >1.33
• Responsible for yield improvement of the production line
• Ensure all non-conforming material produced by manufacturing lines are dispositioned real time
• Develop and maintain up-to-date process qualification documentation to ensure the process baseline is available to production
• Work with Equipment Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure manufacturing instructions and standard works are always accurate and representative of the actual processes on the floor
• Manage 1-3 process technicians to support Day-to-day coverage of production line process, including rapid response on out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives
• Assist in the training of technicians and production associates as needed

• Degree in Chemical, Materials, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage 1-3 of technicians from multiple disciplines/levels
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Experience in electronic/mechanical assembly desired
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Visio, Access, JUMP, etc)
• Knowledge of process development, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), & FMEA fundamentals are required
• Intelligent risk taking, integrated thinking, strong leadership, strong problem solving, and technical communication skills a MUST

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)
• 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

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.