Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Revolutionary strategies and products were developed within a few years and successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency.
Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's incredible success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this are our employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story together.
The Role
The successful
candidate will have technical knowledge and Manufacturing Engineering
experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment - specifically,
experience in managing new product and technology introductions, equipment
projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades and
modifications.
In addition to developing manufacturing equipment and processes,
Manufacturing Engineers work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire
product lifecycle. You will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality and
Production to take new vehicle designs or design changes from initial concept
through prototype development and into full production. Knowledge and
experience of project life cycle from FEED through to equipment handover is essential.
Experience in automotive paint processes is preferred in an
operations, maintenance or design capacity.
Responsibilities
- Interface
between Material vendors and equipment suppliers
- Understanding of
degrease conversion and electro coating processes (process filtration and
equipment design)
- First contact person in
all permit and environment related topics (e.g. permitting of new projects,
fulfil newest environmental standards)
- Lead
manufacturing line design and launch – bid package development, vendor
selection, front-end engineering design, design reviews, fabrication,
acceptance testing, construction, installation, commissioning and handover to
operations
- Manage
project execution to ensure they are delivered to scope, on time and on
budget. Procure equipment, track budget costs, and project
schedules
- Develop
initial manufacturing strategies for new projects by performing detailed
feasibility, project timing and cost estimate studies.
- Participate
in engineering activities with the product design team ensuring that flexible,
cost effective, robust and reusable processes and equipment are implemented.
- Provide
technical support for the assessment of different manufacturing scenarios.
- Identify,
investigate, test and validate new innovative technology and work methods for
future implementation (e.g. virtual manufacturing environment, product
feasibility simulation, throughput simulation).
- Support
sourcing activities including identification of potential suppliers and
technical evaluations of quotations.
- Iterate
engineering design to meet functional requirements and lead vendors
- Install,
commission and start-up equipment balancing speed and safety.
- Ensure manufacturing
lines meet uptime, availability and reliability metrics – OEE, cycle time,
quality and first time through.
- Develop
and deliver training to operations and maintenance technicians to ensure
and seamless handover of new equipment.
- Coordinate continuous
improvement measures to ensure that project lessons learnt are captured and
knowledge is transferred across the team and organization.
- Ensure
that all equipment, processes and methodologies comply
with applicable standards, company policy and all Health and Safety
Laws, Acts, Regulations and Codes.
- Travel
is expected – e.g. for vendor visits,
equipment installation and commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or
Chemical Engineering, or equivalent in experience
- Manufacturing
Engineering experience across all phases of a product program (from concept
planning through to execution)
- Must
be fluent in English
- Proven
project management experience
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office suite of programs
- Experience designing
automated manufacturing equipment is advantageous
- Proficient
in 3D CAD tools and Simulation tools (CATIA, Delmia, and Witness or
similar such as TC, Process Designer, Process Simulate would be considered an
advantage).
- Good
overall people management skills.
- Exemplary
verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge
of all four ME categories is preferred, but not necessary.
Equipment:
- Experience
with design for manufacturability
- Proficiency
in Part Datum strategies
- Proficiency
designing mechanical equipment, fixtures and tooling in CAD (Catia is a plus).
- Proficiency
in mechanical assembly (pros and cons in assembly methods)
- Experience
developing standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge
of a breadth of industrial equipment not limited to pumps, motors, fans and
conveyors.
Process:
- Experience
creating process documentation
- Proficiency
in writing PFMEAs
- Knowledgeable
about production quality metrics is advantageous
- Experience
developing standardized work instructions.
- Experience
with line layout, development and optimization.
Infrastructure:
- Experience
managing interfaces between line equipment and facilities.
- Understanding
utility needs of manufacturing lines e.g. power, air, water
- Experience
assessing energy input/output of equipment lines.
Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical:
- Experience
in electrical and software reviews.
- Experience
commissioning equipment from install, loop checks through to power up and
handover.
- Knowledge
of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC languages is needed.
- Experience
with HMI and SCADA design is preferred.
- Understanding
of electrical design and standards.
What we offer
You will be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you solve the world's most interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to change the world. Tesla’s compensation package includes competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonusses. Typical benefits that are offered are a pension program, 30 vacation days, employee insurances, relocation and commuting support.