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Sr. Process Engineer, Powdercoat, Megafactory

Tesla, Brookshire, Texas, United States, 77423

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What To Expect A Sr. Process Engineer will implement, develop, and optimize powder coating application in the manufacturing operations of Tesla. This engineer will be responsible for optimizing product flow through the factory via process optimization that may include tool/fixture selection, line layouts, ergonomic study, material presentation, and other relevant factors. They will interface with design, test, and quality engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and implement continual improvement. They will sustain products with cost reduction and yield improvements. In addition, the Sr. Process Engineer will work with quality to compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.

What You'll Do

Develop expertise in Powder coating application processes. Understand process capabilities through critical data analysis and in-depth understanding of the product. Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices. Participate in the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing

Analyze and optimize Powder coating application processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels. Champion continuous improvement projects (CIP) to maximize yield, capacity, and capability

Responsible for diagnosing issues found during the Powder coating application process and drive corrective action back to source, resulting in root cause identification and elimination. Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D)

Analyze data from various sources to identify trends in build quality and efficiency. Develop robust and clear data collection, visualization, and analysis tools. Enable data driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, R, JMP, Minitab, Tableau and Ignition

Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures

Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved. Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans. Analyze, develop, process, and implement Engineering Change Orders

Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes. Develop and train sustaining technicians, assist in the training of operators as needed. Manage activities for process sustaining technicians to support day-to-day coverage of production line, including developing and documenting appropriate rework procedures

Support 24 by 7 production operations

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science or equivalent experience

Experience developing and improving Powdercoating application processes. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities

Good understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution System, Specification Management, Change Point Management

Data collection and analysis experience. Ability to develop data driven root cause analyses and solutions and knowledge of Statistical Process Control and its application

Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions

Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities, competing priorities and challenges

Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team, suppliers and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal

Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the Tesla approach to revolutionary product development

Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability and excellence

Working experience on Powder Supply Systems, Powder Reclaim Systems, Dust Collector Systems, Humidifier Systems, IR Ovens, PreTreatment Systems, Conveyor Systems, Robotic, Sealant Dispensing

Benefits

Compensation and 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 with 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid 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

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