Production Supervisor Cathode Materials jobs at Tesla in United States, Austin

• Interface with equipment and component suppliers through concept development, system design, detailed design, procurement, installation, and acceptance testing
• Create complete, organized, detailed scope of work packages, leading projects from concept through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Supervise installation and construction of piping and process equipment in accordance with design documents, specifications, and applicable codes
• Thoroughly learn and understand existing processes and equipment to address ongoing technical challenges and identify step-change improvement opportunities, including blank-slate concepts
• Design, develop, and implement equipment modifications, improvements, and next generation tools from proof of concept through to full scale production
• Support operations teams with achieving productivity and material quality targets on pilot and commercial scale systems
• Lead mechanical troubleshooting activities for equipment and system commissioning in the field

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of industrial design experience or equivalent experience
• Proven strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to equipment design and process development for high volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of applicable fixed and rotating equipment engineering codes and standards and their application (ASME, API, ANSI, PIP)
• Experience using 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred), with ability to perform basic FEA for design validation
• Proven hands-on experience with prototyping and custom fabrication using CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, waterjet, etc.
• Experience reading fabrication drawings, equipment drawings, piping isometrics, and P&IDs
• Experience flying and reviewing models in Navisworks

• Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs to address root cause of issue
• Provide process engineering support to operations to help resolve process bottlenecks and other long-standing issues
• Evaluate early stage/ lab scale processes for future production scale applications
• Help develop detailed process designs including the following deliverables:  Scope development and basis of design document development
• Implement and drive completion of management of change for process changes
• Develop a detailed knowledge of multiple stages of the cathode manufacturing process
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for process upsets and provide feedback on how to prevent future upsets
• Utilize process and lab data to provide recommendations on quality improvements for our cathode production process

• Degree in Chemical, Process or Material Science Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2-4+ years of experience in chemical Process Design, Process Improvement or Operations within a high-tech industry such as semiconductor, specialty chemical, solar, battery, etc.
• Experience with powder handling equipment (transport, weighment and mixing experience preferred)
• Ability to participate process hazard evaluations and HAZOP reviews
• Ability to adapt, multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with evolving changes in design requirements
• A positive, “do the impossible” attitude and ability to communicate with peers and stakeholders at all levels and engineering disciplines

• Assign responsibilities to manage testing
• Provide coaching and training to technicians on lab safety and operations
• Escalate quality issues to management and quality engineering team
• Lead 5S and efficiency improvement initiatives in the lab
• Communicate with Quality engineers and Tesla Prototyping lab for test methods development and handover
• Provide regular reports & updates to quality team and management
• Coordinate with production, site maintenance, equipment, and chemical vendors for smooth lab operations

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or in a relevant scientific field or equivalent experience
• 4 - 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Quality Control environment with ability to wear PPE including PAPR
• 3+ years of leadership experience with a team of 10 or more employees.
• Knowledgeable in quality related specifications and MS office
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025 or IATF 16949 a plus
• Preferred to have knowledge on LIMS, six-sigma, RCA, TQM, or equivalent

• Use mechanical engineering fundamentals, analysis, and design software to create complete mechanical design concepts for robust, low-risk, and cost-efficient machine designs that will complete the project scope within the budget and schedule parameters defined by the project scope documents
• Detail machine design or modifications of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, conveyors, lift and transfer units, robotic end of arm tooling
• Identify, know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements
• Attend meetings including project status and review meetings, checkout meetings, and acceptance meetings
• Complete organized detailed print packages and coordinate and conduct release to fabrication meetings
• Work with Provide frequent communication to Project Manager Support the fabrication and assembly processes for the project as Participate
• Know, understand, and execute all company standard operating procedures related to the machine design and build process

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution and 3+ years of design experience, or equivalent experience
• Extremely strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
• Proficiency in using solid modeling CAD design software (SolidWorks highly preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with specific ability to write at a professional and technical level
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proven hands-on experience with prototyping and custom fabrication using CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, waterjet, etc.

• Work with Cathode Engineering, Factory Design, Quality, Operations, and other supporting functions to scope and drive designs for deployment of materials for production equipment
• Develop scope and define parameters for project design and implementation
• Define and drive tasks for to be performed by the cross-functional team
• Drive review and selection of external equipment vendors and integrators for delivery of selected manufacturing project scope
• Coordinate internal and external engineering findings to de-risk plant design and
• Track budget, equipment orders, and change order logs

• Evidence of exceptional ability, including a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
• 2+ years in manufacturing environment, in a mix of engineering and project roles with experience working on the development of chemical processing is a plus
• Direct experience in planning large capital projects (>$250 M USD) related to chemical processing systems, utility systems and integration of the two
• Ability to work and communicate cross-functionally, including interfacing with suppliers and third-party firms
• Proven ability to Aptitude to learn and incorporate Ability to
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills

As a Production Supervisor you will have the critical task of managing the priorities, equipment, and people associated with the production line. Your experience in fast-paced production lines where process and equipment development are key features will make you an ideal candidate for this role. You have a passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran production staff. You are very hands-on and prefer to be on the production floor and have proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, allowing you to easily adapt to constantly changing production environments.

• Execute on priorities and production plans provided by operations management
  
• Manage, coach, mentor and support up to 35 production associates on shift
  
• Execute and maintain Standardized Manufacturing instructions and Control plans
  
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking
  
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area
  
• Generate daily pass downs and quality reports for engineering and operations team
  
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, correcting proactively workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
  

• Degree preferred or relevant experience
• 3+ years managing or supervising teams of people in a high-volume production environment
  
• Experience in powder handling, mixing, roll winding and conveyance is preferred
• Experience supporting process development and equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
  
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
  
• Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
  

• Execute on priorities & production plans provided by operations management & production engineers
• Lead a team of operators in the safe & efficient operation of the Cathode Plant, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, & regulatory requirements
• Manage direct report's performance, vacation requests, time off requests & ensure appropriate shift coverage
• Identify & troubleshoot equipment & process issues to minimize downtime & improve productivity
• Develop & maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production operations
• Train & mentor operators on safe and effective operating practices
• Participate in incident investigations & root cause analyses as required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role in a chemical or refinery operation
• Strong leadership skills & the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of process control systems, process safety management & environmental regulations
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, as required
• Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal