Manufacturing Engineering, Process Set Up & Commissioning

What To Expect
We are seeking a results-driven Process & Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, validation, optimization, and ramp-up of advanced manufacturing equipment and production lines. This role carries ownership responsibility for complex stations and, in selected cases, full production lines, with a strong focus on achieving Operational Excellence and OEE targets through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Do

Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) internationally and onsite Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) aligned with Operational Excellence objectives

Execute process qualifications, including statistical data analysis to demonstrate and justify process capability

Create and execute validation plans for new or modified processes and equipment

Diagnose issues found during the manufacturing process, efficiently identify root cause utilizing structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why and 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 decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, Minitab, JMP, Tableau, and Ignition

Review critical process metrics daily for statistical shifts from nominal and develop game plans to address

Drive continuous improvement during ramp-up to achieve OEE targets, including cycle time, product quality, and equipment uptime

Identify production bottlenecks and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline, or equivalent in 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

Strong 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

Strong 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 written and verbal communication skills

Experience developing and applying lean six sigma methodologies such as: Waste Reduction, Poka-Yoke, SPC, GR&R, DOE

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:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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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