Project Engineer, New Product Introduction, Industrial Energy

About the role

The Project Engineer at the Tesla Megafactory is a key technical member to drive collaboration across multiple levels with various cross-functional teams to deliver and execute Industrial Energy Storage product change management to the factory.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing line trials for new products and processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved
• Manage quality assurance and procedures by testing and validating systems and parts; scope and implement new validation standards, and procedures
• Conduct Trial Preparation: Ensure part availability, line readiness, and pre-requisite data obtained and consolidated
• Complete Trial Report: Document observations, analysis, and results, make recommendations as needed and drive solutions
• Record all issues found during trials and help drive to closure; Manage Trial Recovery: Ensure manufacturing lines are validated and/or restored to prior condition post-trial(s)
• Evaluate the success of each trial (yield, downtime, cost, safety, etc.)
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
• Become expert level trainer in assigned areas and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) on trials to ensure proper validation procedures are followed
• Collaborate with variety of cross-functional stakeholders to scope and execute target outcome
• Lead and provide feedback in change control meetings through first-principles thinking

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of manufacturability, process design, process validation, and assembly methods
• Experience breaking down high-level (e.g. device level) performance issues into addressable action items
• Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Qualifications

• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Skills

• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D 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 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