Process Engineer, Drive Unit (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Description

The Drive Unit Process Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to aggressively ramp newly launched products to full-scale production and beyond. The Drive Unit Process Engineer’s primary responsibilities are: Analyse and Improve Process KPI’s like First part Yield, Yield, Cycle Time, Scrap and OEE. Recognizing Trends, implementing new technology and cost reduction plan.

Responsibilities

• Analyse critical process metrics daily for statistical shifts from nominal values and develop reaction plans
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques and Root Cause Analysis such as Design of Experiments (DoE), Five Why (5W), Eight Disciplines (8D) and Ishikawa.
• Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Enable data driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, JMP, Minitab and Ignition.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, capacity, and capability.
• Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, procedures, tooling, and assembly fixtures.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans.
• Drive continuous improvement and support activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop, validate, and improve processes used in manufacturing.
• High flexibility for supporting several Lines and capability to solve mid-to-high complex topics.
• Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience with process engineering (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Experience with Vision inspection systems for process and quality control, Soldering, Sintering, Laser welding, Riveting and/or Fastening is a plus
• Strong team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labour to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods.
• Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable providing clear and focused technical guidance to outside engineering resources, as well as the Production Team.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Fluent in English, German is a plus.