Sr. Industrial Engineer, Energy, Megafactory
Tesla · Brookshire, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
What You'll Do
- Own and manage capacity planning for all Megapack manufacturing lines
- 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
- Evaluate existing and future state factory layouts and workflows to support footprint expansion and efficient space utilization
- Evaluate opportunities for OEE improvement, non-conformance material (NCM) burndown, and overall factory OpEx reduction
- Design and improve assembly line layouts, support space, and amenity areas using a combination of quantitative analysis and lean principles
- 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)
- 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 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 FSA
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and commuter benefits
- Discounts and perks program