Cybercab Process Engineer

What To Expect
The CyberCab Process Engineer will lead working the with ME team to do the planning, execution, and optimization of Assembly/Welding processes during the launch phase of Tesla’s new products introduction. This role focuses on the successful deployment of multiple manufacturing equipment, ensuring processes meet safety, quality, and operational efficiency targets while achieving key project milestones. Meanwhile, this role also executes production ramp-up activities in alignment with Tesla’s manufacturing standards. The engineer will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to deliver world-class manufacturing solutions aligned with Tesla’s innovative standards.

What You'll Do

• Define and optimize production processes for Assembly/Welding line launch, focusing on efficiency, safety, and quality. Ensure the development and maintenance of process documentation, including FMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing instruction

• Develop and implement process cycle time analyses, line metrics, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvements

• Create and refine process flow, material flow, ergonomic assessments, and line layouts for optimal material flow and operator performance

• Collaborate on project milestones including preliminary design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and final commissioning

• Drive approval processes for milestone activities, ensuring completion of required safety forms, technical specifications, and documentation

• Analyze data from multiple sources to evaluate build quality and process capability

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the concept, design, and commissioning phases to define equipment functionality, sequence of operations, and acceptance criteria

• Ensure compliance with Tesla Standards (TS) documents for all process and equipment specifications

• Apply structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., DMAIC, 8D, Five Why) to resolve launch challenges and optimize processes

• Drive adherence to Lean Manufacturing principles in material handling, waste reduction, and ergonomic studies

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated experience in launching and improving manufacturing processes in a high-volume production environment

• Strong understanding of process flow, line balancing, and takt time optimization

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Minitab) and statistical process control (SPC) will plus

• Basic knowledge of automation systems, robotics, and manufacturing execution systems (MES)

• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work across engineering, supplier, and production teams

• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering world-class manufacturing excellence

• Proven track record in project management, milestone tracking, and adherence to rigorous timelines

• Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly by utilizing structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)

Benefits
Compensation and 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

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