Tesla

Process Engineer, General Assembly

Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States

As a Process Engineer you will implement, develop, and optimize processes that may include tool fixture selection, line layouts, ergonomic study, material presentation, as well as other relevant factors. You will interface heavily with the Production Team as well as all other support teams in Fremont to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and implement continual improvement. You will sustain products with cost reduction and yield improvements. In addition, the process engineer will work with quality to compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.

Responsibilities

Partner with Production Leadership, Teams Leads and associates to improve their overall work experience at Tesla
Work cross-functionally with the Production Team, 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
Successfully Launch any New Products that come on-line and partner with NPI, Industrial Engineering and the Pilot Team to guarantee a successful launch for Tesla
Implement changes that improve Safety, Quality, Cost and Rate in your area of responsibility and be a voice for your team
Utilize Lean Thinking and Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts such as value stream mapping, line balancing, and 5S to identify optimal process within the constraints of the existing production line
Coordinate and lead trials in your area of responsibility and evaluate overall impact for Tesla and our customers
Identify and maintain quarterly reduction plans on top constraints and top sources of MRB in your area of focus
Lead Cost Savings Gemba walks, identify and reduce consumables and any off std costs that can be reduced.
Generate, maintain and audit all process documentation in your areas and ensure process adherences

Requirements

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
Excellent team building, communication and interpersonal skills is a must
Ability to work an on-site flexible schedule (Nights/Weekends/Holidays/Overtime) as the business requires
Enjoys Problem Solving, critical thinking and has a tenacious drive for excellence
Values Standards and on the floor Problem solving
Ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment of changing priorities and can handle many high visibility projects at once
Willingness to learn and grow and be open to trying new things
Creative outcome thinker who can focus on the end state and not the just the tasks
Previous Production experience is a plus, but not requires

Compensation and Benefits
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