Process Engineer, Stamping (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

The Role

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Process Engineer Stamping, who will be responsible for the processes of Stamping consisting of Class-A Parts as well as structural parts in steel and aluminum for the Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg. This includes process engineering in the entire stamping area, as well as press line part automation using robots and toolings. Within this role you will be a team member in the Tool & Die Process team Stamping.

- Reports to Manager Stamping Die & Process Engineering
- Does not manage people
- Acts based on directions by the manager and undertake actions for process improvement
- Responsible for executing the job with focus on cost, quality and timing
- Build and maintains an attitude of team player to fellow positions within the home organization and interacting organizations
- Acts compliant with environmental, health/ safety/ security regulations
- Acts as the owner / expert to drive process improvements in shop and press line including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Engineering of press line robot curves, automation tooling improvement driving for minimum G-forces and targeting for zero automation downtimes
- Continually monitors and reports process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like First Time Through, Overall Equipment Efficiency, Safety Matrix, Quality Targets and Yield
- Improves non-production materials and layout for 5S
- Improves fixtures and supporting devices including ergonomics in a sustaining manner
- Works closely with the Manufacturing Engineering teams during stamping die commissioning and ramp of new equipment, parts and processes to learn the system and pinpoint any improvement potential
- Updates and documents Process FMEA and contributes to zero-defect policy
- Ensure critical process parameters are properly documented and tracked using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies

- BS/MS degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering. The equivalent in experience is also acceptable with evidence of exceptional ability
- 5+ year of Process Engineering experience within the automotive, is a must
- Previous experience in tool & die making and / or press automation is an asset
- Previous experience in working in and acting with multiple groups of professionals
- Previous experience in stamping manufacturing
- Basic knowledge of CATIA is a plus
- Strong knowledge in reading and understanding part measurement reports and their impact on assembly
- Solidly organized, with meticulous attention to detail
- Experience with structured problem-solving methodology
- Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence others
- Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Knowledge on how to use AI tools (e.g. Claude, or Chat GP competitors) to improve processes and standard task is a plus
- Travel is included, including some internationally may be required from time to time
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Fluent in the English language
- Good understanding in the German language is a big plus

Interaction / receives and shares information with

- Operations
- Tool and Die
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Quality
- “Customer”-Departments
- New Product Introduction
- Purchase Department
- Environment Health Safety, EHS

Working Schedule Day-shift

- Availability to cover shifts during buy-off / severe process issues