Lead Engineering Technician, New Product Introduction, Energy

Tesla6 months ago
Buffalo, NY, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician will report to the NPI Supervisor at Tesla in Buffalo, New York. In this role, you will lead a team of NPI Technicians, execute NPI builds and line trials, maintain the NPI area, and ensure adherence to manufacturing instructions while validating work quality. You will also mentor Production Associates, provide feedback, define standard work, and drive process improvements. Compensation / salary range: $35.10 - $42

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of NPI Technicians to achieve production targets.
  • Execute NPI builds, conduct line trials, and maintain the NPI area.
  • Follow and validate provided manufacturing instructions and check the quality of previous operations.
  • Mentor Production Associates and ensure adherence to standards and schedules.
  • Provide feedback, define standard work processes, and suggest improvements.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience with hand tools and semi-automated manufacturing equipment.

Required Skills

New Product Introduction (NPI) builds
Hand tool operations
Process improvement
Quality control and validation
Semi-automated equipment usage
Mentoring and leadership
Line trials
Manufacturing instructions execution