Associate Manufacturing Engineer, Plastics

Tesla

Grünheide, Germany

Tesla’s Plastics Manufacturing Engineering team is a diverse, high performing group of engineers that define and execute Tesla’s manufacturing processes for plastic components. As a part of this team, you will be tasked with assessing the current manufacturing capabilities of Tesla plastics processes, developing a manufacturing and capacity strategy for plastic components for current and future product programs, determining the most effective methods to manufacture plastic components, and implementing equipment capacity and capability upgrades. The ideal candidate takes pride in her/his hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. She/He appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. She/He looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

What You’ll Do

Design of manufacturing equipment for injection molding processes and post processes like robotic cells, injection molding machines, welding machines, conveyance, lift assists, jig, fixtures, trolleys, etc.
Develop RFQs or Provide 3D design solutions and guidance to vendors for plastic injection molding robotic cells, assembly lines including subassemblies, welding technology and conveyance
Manage equipment suppliers through all phases of projects
Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution
Bringing the voice of manufacturing into the design process to guide the design of components for efficient processing through molding and assembly processes
Supporting capital cost, schedule, and labor planning for new facilities and products
Seeking out, investigating, trialing, and evaluating new plastics equipment technologies. Focusing on non-standard solutions and equipment that has not been used in production environments to deliver innovative solutions to enable product programs
Understanding and reviewing part appearance standards. Collaborating with design and vehicle quality as needed to improve appearance standards
Using a data-based approach to optimize molding processes and all post processes to reach quality and production requirements
Supporting all engineering builds and verifying scalability of molding processes
Developing and executing production process validation criteria using standardized metrics (cycle time, OEE, MTBF, etc.)
Focus on Equipment OEE, MTTR and MTBF
Implement Machine Safety Standards

What You’ll Bring

MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Relevant hands-on experience and a proven record of delivering results will be considered in-lieu of specific formal educational criteria
Hands-on experience with plastics molding processes and equipment
Detailed understanding of plastics molding related process variables and their impact on throughput, quality, and yield rate
Must have working knowledge of equipment design, controls, and set up and validation of robotic cells
Must have industrial engineering backgroud for line design, line balancing and process flow optimization
Strong foundation of problem-solving skills, statistical process control, design of experiments and simulation techniques
Understanding of Design for Assembly (DFM), facility design principles, and lean manufacturing techniques
Ability to apply engineering fundamental principles to identify and drive non-standard solutions to solve manufacturing constraints
Strong interpersonal skills when working with internal groups and outside vendors
Comfortable providing clear and focused technical guidance to outside engineering resources whether it be equipment vendors, Tier I, II suppliers, or engineering services
Ability to work in rapidly changing environment with minimal guidance
Comfortable in leading diverse multi-functional team
Proficient in basic and field related software (i.e. Office suite, Solidworks, Catia, Autocad, etc.)