Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Welding Process Engineer - Body in White

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBuffalo, NY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of experience developing and improving high-volume manufacturing processes, including at least 2 years in spot welding, MIG welding, or other joining methods.
Background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to initiate design changes using Design for Manufacturability, Poka Yoke, and failure-mode elimination principles.
Strong understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Quality Specifications, Process Capability (Cpk), and Change Management.
Ability to use structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W), or Eight Disciplines (8D).
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve highly technical problems.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in MIG welding, resistance spot welding, and structural adhesive processes.
Perform root cause analysis of complex systems and mitigate failure modes.
Lead production trials to optimize subsystems and introduce new product designs.
Analyze production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Lead non-conforming material (NCM) activities, including documenting rework procedures and troubleshooting line fallout.
Use structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W), and Eight Disciplines (8D).
Perform manufacturing support activities, including 5S and Lean initiatives, material-handling improvements, and production-line layout changes.
Monitor and reduce process variation using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
Develop process sheets, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), control plans, and standard operating procedures.
Analyze and improve cycle time, balance workloads, and reduce bottlenecks.

Desired Qualifications

Background in metallurgy.
Experience with Linux, Tableau, SQL, Ignition, or Minitab.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Buffalo, New York
Requisition ID	267390
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla 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.</p>

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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