Process Engineer, Paint

What To Expect The Paint Process Engineer will be the technical subject matter expert on Pre-treatment and Ecoat process (PTED). They will be expected to determine the most effective method(s) of processing using while improving cycle times, reducing downtime, lowering cost, and driving improvements in overall Paint quality to ensure the continued performance of the process. What You'll Do Technical management of PTED process area and associated equipmentEvaluate and improve processes to guarantee an effective use of resources to reduce environmental impactEnsure PTED is capable of meeting specified requirementsContinually monitor process Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)Assess/analyze current processes and drive improvement projects for Safety, Environment, Quality, Throughput, and CostEnsure critical process parameters are properly documented according to Control Plan and tracked using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologiesContinually monitor key product characteristicsInteract with Quality team to correct, contain, and resolve product quality concernsSupport new model/product/material introductions in coordination with Design Engineering, New Product Introduction team, Quality, Environment and other parties as neededLead engineering techs in day to day operations of their process What You'll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience+5 Years’ experience in the paint automotive fieldDeep knowledge in automotive PTED process including experience in managing resources to guarantee an efficient use of materialExperience in environmental awareness and actions to minimize impactAbility to apply fundamental engineering principles to identify and drive non-standard solutions to solve manufacturing constraintsAbility to work in rapidly changing environment with minimal guidance, self-starter, yet team playerAbility to manage one or more projects involving cross-functional teamsStrong communication and interpersonal skills when working with internal groups and outside vendorsProficiency in AutoCad, Catia, or Solid Works is a plusProficient in Microsoft Office 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 Expected Compensation $84,000 - $180,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. , Tesla