Industrial Engineer, Energy

What You'll Do

Lead site strategic planning initiatives including headcount modeling, site operations strategy, shift scaling and cost strategy, new programs pilots & validation strategies, forecasting site KPI, ensuring alignment with production ramps, new program introductions, and long-term operational goals.

Partner closely with Production Planning, Site Operations, NPI, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to understand site Plan of Record (POR), program timelines, critical milestones, and product roadmaps, translating them into actionable site strategies and resource plans.

Develop and optimize line strategies, buffer sizing, capacity models, and OEE improvement initiatives using advanced data analysis and simulation techniques to ensure site readiness for future production volumes and product mix changes.

Build and maintain cost models for manufacturing operations, analyzing labor cost structures, efficiency drivers, and cost-per-unit economics to support strategic decision-making and continuous cost reduction initiatives.

Design discrete event simulations and optimization models to predict site performance, analyze material flow, test capacity scenarios, and evaluate operational what-if analyses, enabling proactive decision-making for future state operations while driving excellence in current state operations.

Operate with high autonomy as a fast-paced executor, owning end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, demonstrating bias for action while maintaining rigorous analytical standards.

Drive operational transformation by deploying Lean Manufacturing tools (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban, Gemba) and Six Sigma/PDCA methodologies to tackle safety, quality, cost, and scalability challenges, leveraging operations research techniques, A3 problem-solving, Theory of Constraints to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and build a culture of ownership & relentless improvement, continuing to raise the bar.

Know the business, collaborate with site leaders, senior management, and executive leadership to shape operational strategy, deliver executive presentations to strategically secure approvals, drive critical decisions, and establish a culture of excellence and accountability.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Industrial, Operations Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in operations research, including optimization techniques, algorithm design, and mathematical modeling (e.g. linear programming, simulation, heuristics), with a focus on knowing the business to drive strategic impact
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL) and visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, or custom solutions) to support insightful, data-driven leadership
• Familiarity with discrete event simulation tools (e.g. FlexSim, AnyLogic, Arena) and SCADA systems (e.g. Ignition)
• Autonomy, establishing culture, and raise the bar through innovation, ownership, and execution
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with experience in structured methodologies (e.g. DMAIC, 8D, SPC/OCAP), and the ability to improve relentlessly in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proven dependability in delivering results independently and as a leader, with strong communication skills to influence cross-functional teams, drive organizational change, and focus on team dynamics in the current setting

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 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