Industrial Engineer, Cell Manufacturing, Factory Programs

About the role

Industrial Engineer, Cell Manufacturing, Factory Programs | Tesla (Manufacturing)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 267616 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla’s Cell Engineering team is looking for an Industrial Engineer eager to play a pivotal role in accelerating the global expansion of our 4680 cell manufacturing capacity. The individual will help industrialize our cell manufacturing lines, enabling fast and efficient deployment at scale by performing value-stream analysis using simulations. This will be achieved by validating design choices for new factories and optimizing the use of existing factories and assets.

This is a high-impact, fast-paced role for a data-driven innovator who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing execution, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership. You will be an analytical asset behind our ability to scale cell production with precision, agility, and foresight, turning complex manufacturing data into clear, actionable strategies.

What You'll Do

• Perform value-stream analysis through the use of simulations
• Support and validate decision making on process and material flow layout with data
• 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
• Work with the internal teams designing production lines for the factory to ensure that their layouts align with the overall plan and vision for the factory and will perform to the required level
• Analyze and optimize existing factory and asset running conditions
• Proposing and quantifying benefits of layout changes for operating or futurue conceptual factories

What You'll Bring

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Discrete Event Simulation software like Flexsim, AnyLogic, Arena or Simio
• Experience doing the detailed analysis necessary to make data driven decisions on process layout design, production line design or warehouse design
• Exceptional analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into clear insights and persuasive recommendations for leadership
• Able to gain buy-in from a diverse group of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results with tight deadlines and minimal handholding
• Meticulous, organized, and disciplined in documentation, tracking, and process ownership
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred
• Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

Benefits

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

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)