Lead Process Technician, Drive Unit (Night Shift)

The Lead Process Technician performs process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line on a variety of mechanical and electrical processes. They also support Engineering by troubleshooting, training, and implementing lean manufacturing methodologies to improve scrap reduction and yield.

Responsibilities

• Timely and professional communication between Process, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality regarding current line limiters, troubleshooting, and resource allocation
• Support in developing process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line on various automated processes to keep process variation within defined control limits
• Disposition of non-conforming materials, response to out-of-control processes, and involvement in yield improvement projects
• Qualifying new equipment and processes introduced into the manufacturing line
• Managing workload with a positive attitude as a team player, influencing, coordinating, and leading other technicians to meet production needs
• Writing work instructions, setting up workstations, maintaining tools and spares, ensuring safety, ergonomics, quality, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S principles
• Planning, executing, and driving daily operations to meet targets and expectations in safety, quality, productivity, team development, and 5S

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction, contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment, and demonstrating quick learning and comfort in ambiguity
• Strong analytical skills with experience querying and analyzing data sets using SQL and data analysis software
• Experience developing processes and creating manufacturing instructions according to lean six sigma methodologies
• Good understanding of OEE metrics, throughput, and bottleneck analysis
• Proficiency in applied problem-solving tools such as 5 Why’s, cause-effect analysis, Pareto charts, 8D’s, Kaizen, etc.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, including stairs and standing for long periods
• Frequent and repetitive lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds and 20 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, laying, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and crawling for extended periods
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals of the production process and product
• Good understanding of OEE metrics, throughput, and bottleneck analysis
• Proficiency in applied problem-solving tools such as 5 Why’s, cause-effect analysis, Pareto charts, 8D’s, Kaizen, etc.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to new concepts quickly
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 payroll deductions
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including 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