Sr. Industrial Engineer, Energy

Design and improve assembly line layouts, support space, and amenity areas using a combination of quantitative analysis and lean principlesEvaluate existing and future state factory layouts and workflows to support footprint expansion and efficient space utilizationDeep dive into production assumptions (yield, line speed, equipment availability, cycle time) to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities, transforming raw data into strategic recommendationsDevelop buffer strategies, shift schedules, and labor modelsPerform line balancing, WIP management, and headcount optimization to align with takt time and throughput goalsSupport production planning by modeling throughput capabilities and identifying capacity constraintsLead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations and apply structured problem-solving methodologiesDevelop and implement standardized metrics, dashboards, and visualization tools to monitor and drive performance

What You'll Bring

3+ years of hands-on experience in Industrial Engineering within a manufacturing or supply chain environment (energy, automotive, or warehousing preferred)Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienceProven track record in driving complex engineering projects across cross-functional teams, excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively convey complex ideas across technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience in capacity modeling, simulation (FlexSIM or similar), and operations researchDeep familiarity with lean manufacturing, process optimization, work measurement, and line balancing techniquesExperience with 2D CAD for layout design, 3D CAD for Process Engineering Support for fixture designs, understanding of automation, semi-automated lines, and roboticsProficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SQL, Excel VBA, Python, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)Demonstrated ability to apply lean tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, Yamazumi charts) and Six Sigma principles (DMAIC, Control Plans)Experience with WMS or ERP platforms and understanding of master data, BOMs, and MRP logic Provide support to Engineering, Operations, Inventory Control, Production, Quality, Logistics, NPI, Training in all formats dependent on business need and maturity

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

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