Process Engineer, Battery Pack

Job Category Manufacturing Location AUSTIN, Texas Req. ID 228565 Job Type Full-time Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program What to Expect The Sustaining Process Engineer’s primary responsibilities are to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process, drive long-term line improvements to yield, cycle time and process capability. In addition, the Process Engineer will work with a cross-functional team to develop, introduce, and sustain new model/product/material introductions. What You’ll Do Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment Drive continual improvement activities with production staff using process audits and kaizen activities Support production operations. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes. Develop and train sustaining Technicians, assist in the training of Associates as needed Diagnose issues found during the manufacturing process, efficiently identify root cause utilizing structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why and 8D What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or other Engineering discipline, experience, or equivalent experience Ability to derive data-supported root causes and propose strong countermeasures. Tableau, and/or Minitab experience preferred. Must be able to pull data using efficient SQL queries Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly Experience developing and improving Process. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges Demonstrated experience in ramping a high volume, automated and semi-automated manufacturing line 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 Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.