Process Technician - GA & Sub

Company: Tesla Motors
Location: Lathrop
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

The Role
The Process Engineering Technician performs process sustaining tasks for the manufacturing line on a variety of mechanical and chemical processes including response to out-of-control process, work on yield improvement projects, disposition of special case non-conforming materials that come from the manufacturing line, qualifying new equipment and processes that are being introduced into the manufacturing line. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, yield improvement, scrap reduction, production line configuration, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities
---Provide daily coverage/of production line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations, including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity
---Work closely with process engineer(s) to develop assembly processes and author manufacturing instructions
---Receive, document, organize, investigate, and repair all non-conforming (NCM) material offline
---Document results of investigations and teardowns; work closely with engineers to determine root cause and define acceptable rework procedures
---Perform supporting activities for engineering and production including process testing, 5S and Lean manufacturing initiatives, root cause analysis and leading corrective action initiatives
---Report out daily on NCM activities, including scrap, rework, on hold, and new incoming failures
---Review yield and fallout data and prioritize non-conforming material according to severity and occurrence of failure modes ---Provide daily coverage/of production line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations, including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity
---Propose process and equipment changes to mitigate top failure causes
---Deep understanding of the entire production line and where each product failure mode originates
---Work closely with engineers and production to implement process changes on the line
---Support New Product Introduction team to implement new part changes into the line ---Participate in Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives
---Work with quality to process non-conforming material to be returned to a vendor
---Manage fast paced work environment with positive attitude and proactively help co-workers
---Collect and organize data for analysis

Requirements
---Experience working in a manufacturing environment
---Proficient with Microsoft office tools, especially Excel and Word
---Strong understanding of basic mechanical and electrical concepts
---Experience working with Hand tools and power tools.
---Methodical problem-solving skills with a hands-on and proactive approach
---Ability to manipulate and interpret data, especially Pareto charts
---Ability to create flowcharts and author manufacturing instructions
---Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
---Strong proficiency in common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc)
---Strong verbal and written communication skills
---Ability to lift 30-50 lbs
---Experience with Electrical and functional testing (LV & HV)

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