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Plastics Process Engineer, Powertrain

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 12, 2025
What to Expect The Plastics Process Engineer will be responsible for the development of plastics manufacturing processes, equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence, and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, and facilities necessary for production. Implement, develop, and optimize production methodologies in the manufacturing operations of Tesla. Optimize product flow through the factory through process optimization that may include tool/fixture selection,line layouts, ergonomic study, material presentation, and other relevant factors. Interface with design, test, and quality engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and implement continual improvement. Sustain products with cost reduction and yield improvements. Work with quality to compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications. What You'll Do Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing yield, capacity, and capability in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, tooling, assembly fixtures and procedures; Set up of injection processes to achieve high quality parts; Execute tooling design changes as needed to improve product quality and production performance Monitor and reduce process variation using Statistical Process Control Analyze, develop, process, and implement Engineering Change Orders Responsible for continues process optimization; execution of DOEs as needed to improve production processes Lead and assist production in all quality and process related topics and issues Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Scientific Molding methodology experience preferred (e.g. Master Mold I & II) Must possess process engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization, root cause analysis, etc.) Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control Prior injection molding experience "operations or processing" preferred Prior robotics and programming experience preferred 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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