Process Engineer, Paint - Gigafactory, Texas at Tesla Motors, Inc. in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

The Role

The Paint Process Engineer will be the technical
subject matter expert of their assigned process. He/she will be expected to
support the most effective method(s) of processing while improving cycle times,
reducing downtime, lowering cost, and driving improvements in overall Paint
quality in order to ensure the continued performance of the process.

Responsibilities

• Understand
  assigned process area and associated equipment.


• Ensure
  assigned process is capable of meeting specified requirements.


• Continually
  monitor process Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)


• Assess/analyze
  current processes and drive improvement projects for Safety, Quality,
  Throughput, and Cost.


• Ensure
  critical process parameters are properly documented and tracked using
  Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies.


• Ensure
  appropriate TPM systems are in place and appropriate actions taken to
  maintain the facility in good operating condition.


• Establish,
  maintain, and ensure compliance to process Control Plan per PFMEA.


• Continually
  monitor key product characteristics.


• Interact
  with Quality team to correct, contain, and resolve product quality
  concerns.


• Support
  new model/product/material introductions in coordination with Design
  Engineering, New Product Introduction team, Quality, and other parties as
  needed.


• Support
  working with technicians in day to day operations of their process.


• Support
  with creation process plans, bid packages, and project specifications.


• Procure
  equipment, track budget costs, and project schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's
  Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial, or Chemical Engineering or
  other Engineering discipline, or equivalent in experience.


• Ability
  to apply fundamental engineering principles to identify and drive
  non-standard solutions to solve manufacturing constraints.


• Comfortable
  providing clear and focused technical guidance to outside engineering
  resources, as well as the Production Team.


• Ability
  to work in rapidly changing environment with minimal guidance,
  self-starter, yet team player.


• Strong
  communication and interpersonal skills when working with internal groups
  and outside vendors.


• Proficiency
  in AutoCad, Catia, or Solid Works is a plus.


• Proficient
  in Microsoft Office suite of programs.