Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - General Assembly Model 3

September 2020 – May 2024

Tesla Fremont Factory, CA

During my tenure with the General Assembly Manufacturing team for the Model 3 line at Tesla, I started with the Battery conveyance team, quickly becoming the SME for the battery marriage, subframe and seats assembly teams and the technical POC for Tesla global on subframe automation equipment.
In my journey as a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, I made impactful contributions with a focus on innovation and optimization. I orchestrated the successful commissioning of new wheel assembly line, Tesla 4th gen drive unit automation, seats placement automation, standardized material delivery and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for material presentation to the assembly line which led to a reduction of over 15 headcount per shift. Through strategic overhauls and modernization initiatives, I achieved a significant increase in automated equipment availability (65% -> 85%) and slashed unplanned downtime (30% reduction), translating to substantial cost savings of over $2.5M.  

I was promoted in 2023 to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer role. I spearheaded numerous initiatives to enhance equipment performance and future-proofed the line with a strong focus on product quality. Notably, I standardized the RCA process and generated weekly KPI reports for automation and critical equipment to identify roadmaps and resolve bottlenecks focused on continuous line improvements. I also led the retooling and validation efforts of the subframe and battery conveyance line as the SME for the new Highland Model 3! I advised the Cybertruck manufacturing teams at Tesla Austin and the Model Y manufacturing teams at Tesla Berlin on subframe line equipment and automation for their Gigafactory commissioning.
By integrating critical changes to the subframe assembly process using FMEA methodologies, I contributed to enhancing vehicle ride quality for the new Model 3 Performance variant. Collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams, I directed over 20 continuous improvement projects aimed at bolstering Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to over 75% and ramping up production to an impressive 45 units per hour (UPH). My unwavering dedication to continuous improvement methodologies, including lean manufacturing and Kaizen principles, underscored my commitment to driving operational excellence and surpassing key performance indicators.