Industrial Engineer, Powerwall

What You'll Do

• Design and improve assembly line layouts, support space, and amenity areas using a combination of quantitative analysis and lean principles
• Evaluate existing and future state factory layouts and workflows to support footprint expansion and efficient space utilization
• Deep dive into production assumptions (yield, line speed, equipment availability, cycle time) to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities, transforming raw data into strategic recommendations
• Develop buffer strategies, shift schedules, and labor models
• Perform line balancing, WIP management, and headcount optimization to align with takt time and throughput goals
• Support production planning by modeling throughput capabilities and identifying capacity constraints
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations and apply structured problem-solving methodologies
• Develop 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 experience
• Proven 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 stakeholders
• Experience in capacity modeling, simulation (FlexSIM or similar), and operations research
• Deep familiarity with lean manufacturing, process optimization, work measurement, and line balancing techniques
• Experience with 2D CAD for layout design, 3D CAD for Process Engineering Support for fixture designs, understanding of automation, semi-automated lines, and robotics
• Proficient 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• 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