Gustavo Hernandez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Process Technician at Tesla with strong project management and process improvement skills. Progressed from Production Associate to Workstation Trainer and now lead cross-functional projects in the Service Seats Department, including BOM management, material flow optimization, and new kitting systems. Combines hands-on lean manufacturing experience with data science skills to build tools that improve efficiency and decision-making. Currently pursuing a degree in Economics to further strengthen data-driven problem solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
Tesla
Fremont, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Serve as Process Technician in Tesla’s Service Seats Department, driving cross-functional initiatives with Material Planning, NPI, Service NPI, System Integration, Production, PC Process Engineering, IC, PC Change and Quality teams to improve service-part readiness and operational efficiency.
- Designed in Excel a Components Shortages Analysis tool based on BOMs and real-time inventory data, enabling proactive identification and resolution of material gaps to support uninterrupted service operations.
- Supported Service NPI and Material Planning by managing Service Parents processes in WARP & FX system through system integrations, ensuring accurate BOM readiness and part availability.
- Supporting Model S/X service transition by designing and implementing a new Kit Cart kitting process, standardizing one seat-variant kit that streamlines component access and improves production efficiency across all service lines.
- Designed and deployed the shipping process currently used by the Service team and continuously troubleshoot shipment issues and Fulfillment Orders discrepancies to maintain on-time delivery and process accuracy across the Service warehouse.
- Optimized material-flow and logistics processes (min-max levels, box/pallet configurations, weight specs, Demand Config) while partnering on continuous-improvement projects aligned with Tesla’s lean manufacturing and zero-defect standards.
Production Associate / Workstation Trainer
Tesla
Fremont, CA
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Served as a Production Associate in Tesla’s high-volume Seats Manufacturing operations, executing precision seat-assembly processes in a fast-paced, safety-first environment aligned with Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
- Earned promotion to Workstation Trainer and developed/delivered standardized training on seat-assembly workstations, equipment operation, quality checkpoints, and ergonomic best practices.
- Trained and mentored 10+ associates on Tesla’s lean manufacturing principles, first-pass yield standards, and continuous-improvement initiatives, reducing ramp-up time and improving workstation efficiency.
- Supported high-volume production targets by maintaining strict quality and safety compliance while driving process improvements that contributed to Tesla’s rapid scaling and zero-defect goals.
Thermoforming Operator
Easypak
Vernon, CA
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Served as Thermoforming Operator with lead responsibilities, supervising a 6-person night-shift team (2 operators + 4 packers) operating TSL thermoforming machines to produce high-volume plastic packaging for food, medical, and industrial clients.
- Supported the successful transition to new TSL thermoforming machinery and implemented a grinder system that enabled reuse of plastic scrap, reducing material waste by 30%.
- Maintained consistent production output, quality standards, and full compliance with SQF Level 3 food-safety and ISO 9001:2015 protocols during overnight shifts (10:30 PM – 6:30 AM).
- Trained and mentored operators and packers on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and continuous-improvement practices, streamlining workflows to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Economics
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA08-2029
Python - Data Analysis
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY12-2025
Data Science - Data Science
Southern Careers Institute
TX09-2022
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Management
- Material Flow & Logistics Optimization
- Kitting Process Design
- Quality Assurance & Process Engineering
- Python Programming & Data Science
- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Accomplishments
- Designed Components Shortages Analysis tool in Excel, enabling proactive material gap identification and resolution.
- Developed and implemented new Kit Cart kitting process, standardizing one seat-variant kit across service lines.
- Designed and deployed shipping process currently used by the Service team, improving on-time delivery.
- Trained and mentored 10+ associates on lean manufacturing, quality standards, and workstation efficiency.
- Reduced material waste by 30% by implementing a grinder system for plastic scrap reuse.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Material Planning, NPI, Quality) to improve service-part readiness and operational efficiency.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Process Technician
Tesla
03.2023 - Current
Production Associate / Workstation Trainer
Tesla
02.2021 - 03.2023
Thermoforming Operator
Easypak
06.2018 - 02.2021
Associate of Arts - Economics
Evergreen Valley College
Python - Data Analysis
Cornell University
Data Science - Data Science
Southern Careers Institute