The Role
At Tesla we always strive to build the best possible products for our customers. We do this by implementing new materials and components that improve the car/energy product as a whole or addressing specific issues related to quality or functionality. As a Technical Product Engineer for the Factory Software team, the team member's responsibilities will be focused on software used to signal and transact replenishment material to the Production lines. This team member will be required to collect user requirements, troubleshoot and analyze the software for sustaining warehousing, yard management and inside factory material movement operations. They will document requirements, schedule software releases, manage the software development lifecycle, come up with test cases, and train the end user. The role will report to the Software Development team and work under the same team with developers and QA engineers, and cross functionally with business stakeholders including Supply Chain, Production Control, Production Quality, Finance and Inventory Control.


Responsibilities

• Build integration roadmap for Tesla's Material Flow Software with other Factory Software applications (MES, Quality, etc)
• Design and improves UI and UX for Tesla's Material Flow Software with focus on Replenishment Call-Off systems, Yard Management, Warehousing and Factory Conveyance
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and recommends corrective actions on software/systems related issues impacting day to day operations
• Assist in creating Work Instructions/User Manual on utilizing the software effectively, training and evaluating departmental personnel
• Assist Process Engineers and Business Managers as an expert in Tesla's Material Flow Software and Configuration
• Utilize project management skills to successfully plan, manage, and implement the software in new plants and new production shops
• Drive inter-departmental initiatives and changes to material flow systematical processes with the goal of cost reduction and process improvement
• Working knowledge of design/development of manufacturing systems with emphasis on supply chain material flow, conveyance and warehousing
• Understanding the "why" behind the needs and prioritize efficiently based on impact through detailed knowledge of software performance and warehousing operations performance
• Measure deliverables based on desired impact versus actual impact, through KPI's that measure the performance of software individually and as a whole system with business operations

Requirements

• Industrial Engineering or Software Engineering degree preferred
• Preferred candidates will have 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in automotive industry and 24/7 operational multi plant environments preferred
• 15% Travel involved during major software launches or updates in new plants globally
• Working experience with an ERP software both as an end user as well as software requirements and deliverables planner
• Leadership Style: Self-starter must be able to work with little direction and with high level of self-motivation
• Must be able to work on own initiative and work well in a group. Strong knowledge of JIRA, SQL and API/Kafka based system integration platforms
• Proficiency in and the ability to model and implement the following concepts: empowerment and teamwork; TPS leadership philosophy and human resources practices; kaizen; standardized work; PDCA and problem solving; 5S; quality improvement tools; JIT production tools including: Value Stream Mapping, lead-time reduction, set-up time reduction, process flow improvement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills a must. Advanced PC skills with standard MS Office software

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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