Process Engineer, Production Control

What To Expect
The Process Engineer will be responsible for design and execution of material flow, analyzing and optimizing conveyance to support production rates, warehouse flow layouts, and processes related to launch of all new production facilities for all Tesla products. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual who can create systematic workflows to unlock efficient material flows. This team is responsible for supporting all physical engineering needs of the Production Control team, including but not limited to designing mechanisms for all material flow aspects from receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment through sequencing and kitting, with solutions to safety and ergonomic hazards. Successful members of the team will be highly proactive and self-sufficient in pursuing improvement projects, be able to multitask and refocus efforts immediately to meet constantly shifting demands in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional organizational skills to coordinate changes with all affected teams.

This role is open for both Gigafactory Nevada and Fremont.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with stakeholder teams such as Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain teams, IT Systems Developers, and Material Planning to prioritize and maximize operational efficiency of Production Control Operations team

Design and optimize material flow conveyance routes, facility layouts by applying the logic of PFEP Development, Layout Definition, Flow Definition, Headcount Definition, PIV Definition, IT/Call-off System Definition, and Process Sheet Development

Lead and own PFEP standardization and adoption of processes through the entire value stream of material flow

Develop simulation models for all processes including receiving, staging, and conveyance deliveries to the assembly line

Analyze and improve material flow processes from the network of external warehouses to manufacturing facilities optimizing for space, cost, and service levels

Develop business cases for improvement projects such as material handling – touch reduction, automation support etc., with a focus on workforce planning and management

Create documentation for training materials such as job cards, standard work, and standard operating procedure

Achieve World Class Material Flow standards. Reduce stock and increase material turnover. Eliminate material damage and waste. Enhance plant logistics capabilities through Smart Space Planning

What You'll Bring

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience

Commanding knowledge of lean principles, logistics business systems, pre-determined motion and time standards

Advanced skills in Excel, SQL, or other analytical tools for data mining and analysis

Ability to work efficiently and productively in both independent and team settings

Demonstrated talent for implementing process flow improvements

Proficiency in AutoCAD, or similar 2D CAD software

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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