Welding Process Engineer, Body in White

About the role

• Welding Process Engineer, Body in White | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Buffalo, New York | Req ID: 267390 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Welding Process Engineer to join our Body in White (BIW) team at Gigafactory New York. As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving existing processes, tooling, and automated robotic systems, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve production bottlenecks and improve line performance. This role will support the production of Energy Storage products and Tesla Superchargers.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in MIG welding, resistance spot welding, and structural adhesive processes
• Perform Root Cause analysis of complex systems and mitigation of failure modes
• Lead production trials to optimize sub-systems and introduce new product designs
• Analyze production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Lead non-conforming material (NCM) activities, including the documentation of rework procedures and troubleshooting of line fall out
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D)
• Perform supporting activities for manufacturing such as 5S and Lean initiatives, material handling improvements, and production line layout changes
• Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• Process Planning: Develop process sheets, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures
• Cycle time Optimization: Analyze and improve cycle time, balance workloads, and reduce bottlenecks

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Background in metallurgy is preferred
• Background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required
• 6+ years of experience developing and improving high volume manufacturing processes. At least 2 years of experience in spot welding, MIG welding, or other joining methods
• Ability to initiate design changes using the following principles: Design for Manufacturability, Poka Yoke, and elimination of failure modes
• Strong understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution System, Quality Specifications, Process Capability (Cpk), and Change Management
• Ability to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve highly technical problems
• Linux, Tableau, SQL, Ignition and/or Minitab experience preferred

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)

Expected Compensation

• Process Engineer - $93,600 - $140,400/annual salary
• Sr Process Engineer - $108,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay 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.