• Develop critical process monitors and metrics for battery module and pack assembly and test
• Automate reporting with the creation of dashboards to assess process and production throughput capability, including OOC%, best tool matching, CpK analysis, and other six sigma concepts
• Responsible for diagnosing issues found during the manufacturing process and drive corrective action back to the source, resulting in root cause identification and elimination
• Guide and develop roadmaps for aggressive improvement to OEE metrics: Yield, Cycle Time, Availability, and Cost. Report metrics to upper management
• Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment
• Qualification of new equipment and processes that are being introduced into the manufacturing line, bring the prototype to maturity for hand-off to junior engineers and sustaining technicians
• Perform process characterization, establish process controls for all critical process parameters, support process development, drive to improve yield, and reduce cost
• Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures
• Manage a small team of engineers and/or technicians

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical science (advanced degree preferred), or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years Process Engineering experience
• Must be exceptional with data collection and analysis. Ability to develop data-driven root causes and propose strong solutions Tableau, R-studio, Minitab, and/or JMP experience preferred. Efficient SQL scripting required
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly
• Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges
• Demonstrated experience in ramping a high volume, automated and semi-automated manufacturing line
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team 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 aggressive Tesla approach to revolutionary product development
• Must have demonstrated a history of growing team member skillsets in a mentor position
• Passion for making fantastic new products with industry-leading quality
• Vision inspection system familiarity is a plus, including profilometry inspection
• Ignition Automation experience highly desired
• Willing to perform shift work (nights) and overtime as required

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