Staff Industrial Engineer

Quick Facts

Role: Staff Industrial Engineer (Energy Manufacturing)

Description

Tesla is seeking a Staff Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing and material flow through Lean-driven, hands-on continuous improvement. You will design and improve assembly line layouts, evaluate factory workflows for expansion, and translate production assumptions into strategic recommendations. You will also develop performance metrics and dashboards and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve assembly line layouts, including space and amenity areas, using quantitative analysis and Lean principles
• Evaluate existing and future state factory layouts and workflows for efficient space utilization and footprint expansion
• Analyze production assumptions (yield, line speed, equipment availability, cycle time) to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities
• Develop buffer strategies, shift schedules, and labor models
• Perform line balancing, WIP management, and headcount optimization aligned to takt time and throughput goals
• Model throughput capabilities to support production planning and identify capacity constraints
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving
• Develop and implement standardized metrics, dashboards, and visualization tools
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment (energy/automotive/warehousing preferred)
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to drive complex engineering projects across cross-functional teams with strong verbal and written communication
• Experience with capacity modeling, simulation (FlexSIM or similar), and operations research
• Deep familiarity with lean manufacturing, process optimization, work measurement, and line balancing
• Experience with 2D CAD for layout design and 3D CAD for process engineering support (including fixture design understanding)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SQL, Excel VBA, Python, and data visualization platforms (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

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits eligibility starting day 1, including multiple medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction, dental and vision with $0 paycheck contribution, HSA employer contribution (with HDHP), FSA options, 401(k) with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, life and disability coverage, paid sick/vacation (Flex time for salary), paid holidays, and additional family-building and commuter/discount/perk programs.