Tesla

Process Engineer, Injection Molding

Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States

The Plastics Process Engineer will be responsible for the development of plastics manufacturing processes, equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence, and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, auxiliary equipment, and facilities necessary to produce parts. Implement, develop, and optimize production methodologies in the manufacturing operations of Tesla Plastics Fremont. Optimize product flow though the factory though process optimization that may include tool /fixture selection, line layouts, ergonomic study, material presentation, and other relevant factors. Interface with design, test, quality, and industrial engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and implement continual improvement. Sustain products with cost reduction and yield improvements. Work with quality to compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.

Responsibilities

Develop scientific injection molding processes and validate processes to achieve high quality parts
Comprehensive knowledge of DOE techniques to develop optimized Injection molding processes
Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing yield, capacity, and capability in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels
Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved and maintained. Lead and assist production in all quality and process related topics and issues. Monitor and reduce process variation using Statistical Process Control
Create and maintain Manufacturing work Instructions, routings, and associated processes
Participate in the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing
Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, tooling, assembly fixtures and procedures. Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans
Implement and support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or with equivalent experience
Minimally 3 years' experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
Must possess process engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, DOE/constraint analysis, flow optimization, root cause analysis, etc.)
Strong team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods
Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies
Experience breaking down high-level (e.g. device level) performance issues into addressable action items. Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control
Working knowledge of Mold flow for assisting in developing Injection molding processes, and experience of working with multi-gate hot runner systems is preferred
Prior EOAT, six axis robot and programming experience preferred
RJG Master Molder Certification or equivalent, CAD software Solidworks, CATIA etc. preferred
20% business travel required

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