Tesla
Ergonomist
Tesla, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
The Ergonomist will be a part of the ergonomics team at Giga Factory Texas. This role will help in implementing, and continuously improving ergonomics and other EHS initiatives/programs within the Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Management System framework. They will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health & safety regulations, and ensure conformance to internal Tesla standards, and industry/consensus standards as appropriate.
Responsibilities
From an ergonomics perspective - manage multiple vehicle programs from various stages of development including introduction/installation and production while collaborating with a cross-functional team of Engineering, Controls, Manufacturing, Production, Design, and Test teams Perform ergonomics risk assessments and facilitate the design of feasible solutions to minimize injury risk Ensure EHS milestones are completed and accounted for when equipment and processes are introduced/launched in the manufacturing spaces. Scope of projects range from existing processes, completely new product programs to mid-model refreshes Participate/Lead post-injury analysis to determine contributing factors and recommend controls to address the contributing factors by following the hierarchy of controls Participate/Lead post-injury analysis using a Learning Teams approach, ensuring that preventative actions address system causes and not solely individual behaviors Provide regular incident trends and analysis to ensure stakeholders understand key risks and provide a plan to close any gaps identified; Assist with field work EHS-impacts oversight, participating in pre-job/task planning and verification of controls/safeguards before starting work Implement and support EHS KPI compliance throughout areas of ownership. Create and lead Safety Committee, Gemba Walks, proactive risk reduction projects with Manufacturing Production and Engineering teams Requirements
Experience in fast paced and time-sensitive manufacturing processes with exposure to end-to-end product deployment from concept - development - successful launch Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively and confidently to senior and executive level leadership. Ability to inspire confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to engineering levels, as the face of your program 3+ years of professional experience in relevant Engineering discipline, or equivalent, and 2+ years' program/project management experience managing cross-functional programs with engineering bias and manufacturing operations, or equivalent Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective programs and processes Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP) certification through the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) from Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or equivalent certification highly preferred Experience in structured problem solving and root cause analysis such as but not limited to "5Why", "Fish Bone Analysis", and "8D" reports Well organized with meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, ability to make independent decisions, self-motivated, and proactive in EHS&S approach 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) 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
Responsibilities
From an ergonomics perspective - manage multiple vehicle programs from various stages of development including introduction/installation and production while collaborating with a cross-functional team of Engineering, Controls, Manufacturing, Production, Design, and Test teams Perform ergonomics risk assessments and facilitate the design of feasible solutions to minimize injury risk Ensure EHS milestones are completed and accounted for when equipment and processes are introduced/launched in the manufacturing spaces. Scope of projects range from existing processes, completely new product programs to mid-model refreshes Participate/Lead post-injury analysis to determine contributing factors and recommend controls to address the contributing factors by following the hierarchy of controls Participate/Lead post-injury analysis using a Learning Teams approach, ensuring that preventative actions address system causes and not solely individual behaviors Provide regular incident trends and analysis to ensure stakeholders understand key risks and provide a plan to close any gaps identified; Assist with field work EHS-impacts oversight, participating in pre-job/task planning and verification of controls/safeguards before starting work Implement and support EHS KPI compliance throughout areas of ownership. Create and lead Safety Committee, Gemba Walks, proactive risk reduction projects with Manufacturing Production and Engineering teams Requirements
Experience in fast paced and time-sensitive manufacturing processes with exposure to end-to-end product deployment from concept - development - successful launch Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively and confidently to senior and executive level leadership. Ability to inspire confidence in multiple layers of management from executive to engineering levels, as the face of your program 3+ years of professional experience in relevant Engineering discipline, or equivalent, and 2+ years' program/project management experience managing cross-functional programs with engineering bias and manufacturing operations, or equivalent Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective programs and processes Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP) certification through the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) from Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or equivalent certification highly preferred Experience in structured problem solving and root cause analysis such as but not limited to "5Why", "Fish Bone Analysis", and "8D" reports Well organized with meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, ability to make independent decisions, self-motivated, and proactive in EHS&S approach 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) 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