Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow
Tesla is currently seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to design the material flow for Global Factory Design projects for Vehicle and Energy Products. This role focuses on the end-to-end design of material flow, from concept design through handoff of a fully detailed plan to Operations. This role will design the inbound loading process, provide material handling equipment needs, specify equipment to minimize manual handling, and ensure the lineside space is efficiently designed. This role requires a solid understanding of Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals. It is critical for a successful applicant to solve problems using first principles analysis, and exercise aggressive design optimization. This position is based in Austin, TX. The team is responsible for developing a factory design which supports seamless integration between production, material flow, construction, and facilities teams. Innovation is expected. Through a detailed understanding of the high-level factory objectives and extensive collaboration with the internal and external teams designing individual factory components, this team ensures that the factory design as whole achieves all of Tesla’s objectives. The ideal candidate will excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment where they will work as part of a strong, agile, and highly motivated team to accomplish some of the most ambitious projects being attempted in any industry today. A successful applicant will take pride in their thoroughness, analytical ability, organizational skills, and team mentality. The candidate will be able to think at a systems level about ambiguous problems and use strong logic to develop models that drive optimal factory design decisions. What You'll Do Display a positive attitude and work ethic aligned with Tesla's mission, philosophy, and goalsDevelop comprehensive material flow designs covering the entire Bill of Materials for new products and factory expansionDesign innovative material flow strategies for diverse materials across production linesIntegrate forklift-free delivery methods to enhance safety and efficiencyImprove and design predictive models for material handling labor, warehouse space, and equipment needsConduct capacity planning calculations to ensure accurate resource and equipment allocationCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance, to implement optimal material flow strategiesChallenge assumptions in manufacturing design and base recommendations on a first-principles approachWork with Manufacturing and Factory Design teams to create detailed material flow lineside layoutsDevelop cost-effective, sustainable packaging and part presentation solutions for automated and manual handling What You'll Bring Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience2+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, with a focus on material flow, supply chain, or process improvement (internships considered)Demonstrated leadership driving projects with diverse teams in high-volume manufacturing environmentsExperience quantitatively solving ambiguous problems at a systems level to inform decision-makingExtensive analytical skills for performing detailed data analysis and summarizing results for executivesStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Excel (VBA preferred) and experience with data visualization/analysis tools like Tableau or SQLExperience with layout design in AutoCAD, including greenfield facility layouts and material flowExperience in material handling equipment design/implementation, including automated systemsKnowledge of supply chain planning, warehouse design concepts, and working with Packaging Engineering teams for optimized solutions Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
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) 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 , Tesla
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