The Process Engineer will be responsible for sustaining and continuously improving manual and semi-automated manufacturing processes across Body In White operations at Tesla Megafactory. This role focuses on process execution, manufacturing standards, operator tooling, manufacturing instructions, and salable production methods to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing.
The engineer will partner closely with Production, Quality, Equipment Engineering, Design, EHS to develop robust manufacturing methos, optimize operator workflows, reduce process variation, and improve overall production efficiency. This role will have strong ownership of process standardization, manufacturing documentation, ergonomics, and production readiness.
The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, data-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with aggressive production goals and continuous improvement expectations.
Own and improve manual and semi-automated manufacturing processes across Body in White operations. Develop scalable production methods focused on safety, quality, repeatability, and efficiency
Analyze and optimize labor balance, workstation design, material flow, and operator work content. Create, validate, and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, standardized work, routings, and process documentation
Ensure manufacturing standards accurately reflect engineering intent, product changes, and production best practices. Drive implementation of Engineering Changes into production processes and manufacturing documentation
Define and improve hand tools, fixtures, workstation layouts, and operator interfaces to improve safety, accessibility, and repeatability. Drive ergonomic improvements to reduce variation and improve manufacturing consistency
Partner with EHS and Production teams to optimize workstation safety and usability. Partner with Production, Quality, Equipment Engineering, Design, and NPI teams to support new product introduction, process changes, and sustaining manufacturing
Support line launches, ramp activities, and manufacturing readiness efforts
Develop and document rework procedures and troubleshooting guidance for manufacturing proceses
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably within automotive, energy, or automated production systems
Experience developing, implementing, and sustaining welding manufacturing processes, standardized work, and production methods
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, including waste reduction, line balancing, workstation optimization, and process flow improvements. Strong problem-solving skills with experience utilizing structured methodologies such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5 Why, PFMEA, and 8D
Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), line launches, sustaining engineering, or manufacturing ramp activities preferred
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, process documentation, and manufacturing requirements
Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent preferred
Self-driven, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to support 24/7 production operations as required
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Expected Compensation
$93,600 - $140,400/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay 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.