Manufacturing Engineering, Process Set Up & Commissioning

About the role

Manufacturing Engineering, Process Set Up & Commissioning | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 270619 | Job Type: Full-time

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

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)