Welding Process Engineer, Body in White

What to ExpectTesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Welding Process Engineer to join our Body in White (BIW) team at Gigafactory New York. As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving existing processes, tooling, and automated robotic systems, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve production bottlenecks and improve line performance. This role will support the production of Energy Storage products and Tesla Superchargers. What You'll Do * Serve as a subject matter expert in MIG welding, resistance spot welding, and structural adhesive processes * Perform Root Cause analysis of complex systems and mitigation of failure modes * Lead production trials to optimize sub-systems and introduce new product designs * Analyze production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) * Lead non-conforming material (NCM) activities, including the documentation of rework procedures and troubleshooting of line fall out * Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D) * Perform supporting activities for manufacturing such as 5S and Lean initiatives, material handling improvements, and production line layout changes * Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) * Process Planning: Develop process sheets, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures * Cycle time Optimization: Analyze and improve cycle time, balance workloads, and reduce bottlenecks What You'll Bring * Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience * Background in metallurgy is preferred * Background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required * 6+ years of experience developing and improving high volume manufacturing processes. At least 2 years of experience in spot welding, MIG welding, or other joining methods * Ability to initiate design changes using the following principles: Design for Manufacturability, Poka Yoke, and elimination of failure modes * Strong understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution System, Quality Specifications, Process Capability (Cpk), and Change Management * Ability to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D) * Excellent communication skills - written and verbal * Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve highly technical problems * Linux, Tableau, SQL, Ignition and/or Minitab experience preferred Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: * Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction * Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits * Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution * Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits * Company paid Basic Life, AD&D * Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) * Employee Assistance Program * Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays * Back-up childcare and parenting support resources * Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance * Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs * Tesla Babies program * Commuter benefits * Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation * Pro