Collaborate closely with Vehicle Joining Engineering, Process Engineering and Structures Design Engineering to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in new programs in the design and validation phases
During high volume launching, this role will work on the Spot welding, Mig welding and Dispensing related equipment installation, commissioning, and ramp of high-volume production lines, ensuring close collaboration with Tesla’s partner vendors to deliver the line in the shortest possible timing and within project budgets
Stabilize welding process in high volume manufacturing environment after SOP
Take direct responsibility for achieving welding quality targets and leading all activities towards this objective including the development of quality control plans and PFMEA
Plan and execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for welding manufacturability and quality
Review weld nugget, weld strength and related data for quality analysis
Arrange welding process training for production maintenance team
Collect and prepare the final documentation package to ensure the long-term sustainability and optimization of new production lines
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
2+ years of related experience developing and launching welding processes in automotive industries
In-depth understanding and knowledge of welding process, equipment, and metallurgy, previous experience with resistance spot welding of Aluminum alloys is preferred
Able to function independently, be a strong collaborator when working in a team, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisions
Remain engaged, initiative-taking, positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success
Extensive proficiency creating written and pictorial documentation of manufacturing processes
Collect, analyze, and summarize information to a general understanding, thinking abstractly and separating complex ideas into simple elements
Experience with Robotic and/or adhesive dispensing system is preferable
Mastery of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experienced with AUTOCAD, CATIA 3DX and other similar software/tools