Tesla is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support for End of Line Production Operations at the Fremont, CA Factory.

• Work cross-functionally with firmware, quality, safety and production to improve, change or implement processes; Identify areas of improvement with existing processes and areas of the manufacturing line in order to optimize factory processes
• Document changes through document control systems, Process Alerts, One Point Lessons and standardized work instructions
• Target key KPIs, such as quality, safety, rate and downtime; set targets, analyze data and monitor trends, and drive projects to meet those targets
• 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
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience, 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
• Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the aggressive Tesla approach to revolutionary product development

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.

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