• Work on capacity model development, line balancing, and output optimization
• Conduct time studies and perform work measurement
• Manage capacity planning standards for all lines in scope
• Work with internal operations and management teams to define scenarios for growth and formulate improvement strategies to help with product ramp
• Define optimization models for various scenarios pertaining to inventory, job scheduling, material requirements and material flow
• Perform data analysis for equipment and process buy ins, using DOEs, Gage R&Rs and process capability studies
• Perform discrete event simulation modeling and statistical modeling to influence key business decisions
• Lead continuous improvement exercises / Kaizens across various manufacturing functions
• Establish meaningful KPIs to track productivity metrics pertaining to labor, equipment, quality and supply chain
• Provide feedback on the design and optimize site layouts for production, material flow, construction, and facilities
• Work with internal operations and engineering teams to ensure that equipment and layout designs align with the overall manufacturing strategy and vision for the factory
• Enable live, exception-based reporting and analytics of factory performance.
• Standardize metrics and problem-solving tools
• Leverage latest technologies to provide next level solutions

• 1-3 years of industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering experience
• BS or MS Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience. If BS is in Mechanical Engineering; minor or MS in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research / Manufacturing Engineering is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive projects with diverse teams in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced in quantitatively solving ambiguous problems at a systems level
• Extensive knowledge in statistical data analysis is a plus
• Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification and experience is preferred
• Extensive experience with Excel (VBA a plus)
• Experience with layouts in AutoCAD
• Experience designing greenfield facility layouts and/or manufacturing processes is a plus
• Experience with Catia, Solidworks, Sketchup is a plus
• Knowledge of / experience with SQL is preferred, R / Python is a plus
• Experience with automated manufacturing lines and robotics is a plus
• Predetermined Motion Time System / MOST knowledge is preferred
• Might require travel to other Tesla facilities in California (20%)

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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