Sr. Process Engineer, Optimus

What You'll Do

• Review critical process metrics daily for statistical shifts from nominal and develop game plans to address
• Identify and develop critical process monitors and metrics for Optimus manufacturing to identify and resolve key constraints to full scale production
• Lead cross functional implementation of complex assembly processes to production
• 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
• Drive continuous improvement activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or equivalent experience
• Ability to derive data-supported root causes and propose strong countermeasures
• Tableau, R-studio, Minitab, and/or JMP experience preferred
• Must be able to pull data using efficient SQL queries, and in the absence of available databases, must be hands on in gathering critical data as systems develop in parallel
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly, capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges
• Proven history of innovation and drive to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with Tesla’s aggressive approach to ramping production lines
• Mandatory Manufacturing Skillsets - Ignition Automation experience, familiarity with two-part adhesives, Atlas-Copco fastener rundown traces and quality detection methods
• Additive manufacturing and CAD strongly preferred
• Familiarity in Vision inspection systems preferred, such as Keyence 2D image inspection and profilometry

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 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
• 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