Process Engineer, GA S/X

Company: Tesla Motors
Location: Fremont
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

The Role: Process Engineering for technical support of vehicle assembly operations (2nd Shift) Responsibilities: * Drive process improvements throughout vehicle assembly operations* Target key KPIs, such as Quality, Safety, Rate, Downtime, and number of processes; set targets, analyze data and monitor trends, and drive projects to meet those targets* Identify areas of improvement with existing processes and areas of the manufacturing line in order to optimize factory processes* Drive a culture of continuous improvement by characterizing and optimizing existing processes, reducing waste* Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, 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* Ensure processes provide a high level of safety and ergonomic compliance* Perform supporting activities for Engineering and Manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures* Utilize lean manufacturing tools and concepts such as value stream mapping, line balancing, and 5S for continuous improvement* Define and execute process improvement studies to create, characterize, and optimize vehicle assembly processes* Utilize SPC data and other statistical tools to characterize processes for operating performance* Use leadership, technical, and business system skills to drive process improvements throughout all vehicle assembly* Monitor project schedules, timelines and deliverables using standard project management tools and engineering systems.* Generate documentation for change controls and engineering qualification protocols to support process changes* Optimize work content to achieve a safe work environment, meet budget expectations, and exceed build quality standards Requirements: * 2 years BS* Masters and internship* BS degree in ME, EE, CE or equivalent* Previous manufacturing or vehicle assembly experience* Hands-on skills with hardware, tools, instruments, general electromechanical systems, measurement techniques* Experience with ergonomic process design, part variation control, and human factors effects on product* Data collection and analysis experience* Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a vehicle assembly and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and email* Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly* Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges* Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the aggressive Tesla approach to revolutionary product development

Keywords: Tesla Motors, Fremont , Process Engineer, GA S/X, Engineering , Fremont, California