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, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
Clearly define expectations for the engineering team which improve overall MFG line performance
Drive improvement activities from inception through closure using the engineering resources on their team, as well as, drive OEE and FPY improvements
Continuous focus on improvements in wastes especially scrap
Focus on movement of process and equipment related metrics in the positive direction
Innovate processes and procedures to streamline production activities on the production floor
Push the team to adhere to strict 5S standards and maintain cleanliness on the floor and within automation cells
Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, and hand over, then improve preventative maintenance activities to decrease overall downtime
Collaborate with MFG engineering and controls teams to install and troubleshoot new processes and equipment
Complete requested activities as assigned and use software generated solutions to track activities (engineering and personnel)
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience leading teams within heavily automated, high volume manufacturing facilities, including but not limited to assembly, robotics, etc.
Exemplary track record of high impact contributions both as an individual engineer and in a management capacity
Hands on experience with lean manufacturing principles
Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results in a fast-paced technical manufacturing environment
Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing business needs
Experience with application and teaching of structured problem-solving methodology, such as DOE, root cause analysis, etc
Experience with mechanical, automation, and controls engineering; Understanding of equipment component behavior and general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls
Experience working in heavy trucking manufacturing, preferred
Must be adaptable in work schedule (including compressed work week and night shift) and working environment