Process Engineer, Laser Welding

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a motivated Sustaining Process Engineer to ensure continuous production quality and enable world-class manufacturing of Tesla's cutting-edge body frame assemblies. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem in world-changing products. The Sustaining Process Engineer's primary responsibilities are to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process, drive long-term line improvements to yield, cycle time and process capability. In addition, the process engineer will work with a cross-functional team to develop, introduce, and sustain new model/product/material introductions. What You'll Do CMMS and Equipment Management: Input new equipment into CMMS; lead equipment numbering; own edits to PM schedules, procedures, and statuses Work Order Planning: Review/evaluate requests; assign to backlog; define scope, instructions, spares, tools, time, and root-cause solutions for safe, efficient execution Preventive Maintenance (PM): Maintain PM integrity (checklists, frequencies, compliance); load-level and review effectiveness; develop strategies (condition- vs. time-based, repair/replace); adjust frequencies; prioritize workloads and create job standards Planned Work Optimization: Boost planned activities via Pareto analysis and history reviews; create job packages with BOMs, pick lists, and kits; maintain secure kitting areas Scheduling and Coordination: Develop/monitor schedules; coordinate with maintenance, production, vendors; communicate updates, delays, and changes; plan shutdowns with metrics (work, headcount, cost, safety) Backlog and Inventory: Manage backlogs, aging, and communications; maintain parts catalogs, history, min/max levels; support spares warehouse on kits, critical items, and logistics; oversee shop consumables Reliability and Support: Assist breakdowns with coordination, MTTR tracking; drive reliability via data analysis, simulations, improvements; coordinate training and vendor support Performance and Reporting: Compare actual vs. planned outcomes; develop/manage KPIs for improvements; build/visualize reports and present to teams What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering or other Engineering discipline, or equivalent in experience Ability to derive data-supported root causes and propose strong countermeasures. Tableau, and/or Minitab experience preferred. Must be able to pull data using efficient SQL queries Exceptional problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly Experience developing and improving Process. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities and challenges Demonstrated experience in ramping a high volume, automated and semi-automated manufacturing line Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience developing and applying lean six sigma methodologies such as: Waste Reduction, Poka-Yoke, SPC, GR&R, DOE Experience Vision inspection systems preferred, such as Keyence 2D image inspection and profilometry preferred Laser Welding experience highly desired Compensation and Benefits 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

Created: 2026-03-04