Process Engineer, Manufacturing Optimization

3 weeks ago

Sparks, Nevada, United States Tesla Full time

At Tesla, we are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer, Manufacturing Optimization to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, developing, and optimizing production methodologies in our manufacturing operations.



This Process Engineer will have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and be able to analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost-effective means. They will also be responsible for championing continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, capacity, and capability.



Key responsibilities of this role include developing expertise in manufacturing processes, understanding process capabilities through critical data analysis, and developing and modifying line layouts. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities and experience developing and improving Process.



We offer a competitive compensation package and a range of benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and employee stock purchase plans. In addition, our team members enjoy access to a range of perks, including employee discounts and commuter benefits.



Responsibilities:




  • Implement, develop, and optimize production methodologies in our manufacturing operations
  • Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost-effective means
  • Champion continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, capacity, and capability
  • Develop expertise in manufacturing processes and understand process capabilities through critical data analysis
  • Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics
  • Responsible for diagnosing issues found during the part manufacturing process and drive corrective action back to source
  • Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D)
  • 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
  • Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing, including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
  • Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
  • Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans
  • Analyze, develop, process, and implement Engineering Change Orders
  • Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes
  • Manage activities for process sustaining technicians to support day-to-day coverage of production line
  • Support 24-by-7 production operations


Requirements:




  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and its application
  • 4+ years in a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing facility developing and improving processes
  • Experience developing and improving Process
  • Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities
  • 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
  • Experience in the use of a broad variety of test, control, and data acquisition equipment and software
  • Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization


This role includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, and faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development.



Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing as a means to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence is a must.

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