Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow

Tesla • Austin, TX, US

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow

What To Expect

The Tesla team is 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. Responsibilities include designing the inbound loading process, identifying material handling equipment needs, specifying equipment to minimize manual handling, and ensuring efficient lineside space design. A solid understanding of Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving with aggressive design optimization is required. This position is based in Austin, TX. The team works to develop factory designs that integrate production, material flow, construction, and facilities teams, with a focus on innovation and collaboration with internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment within a strong, agile, and motivated team. The role requires thoroughness, analytical ability, organizational skills, and a team mentality. Applicants should be able to think at a systems level about ambiguous problems and 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 goals
Develop comprehensive material flow designs covering the entire Bill of Materials for new products and factory expansion
Design innovative material flow strategies for diverse materials across production lines
Integrate forklift-free delivery methods to enhance safety and efficiency
Improve and design predictive models for material handling labor, warehouse space, and equipment needs
Conduct capacity planning calculations to ensure accurate resource and equipment allocation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance, to implement optimal material flow strategies
Challenge assumptions in manufacturing design and base recommendations on a first-principles approach
Work with Manufacturing and Factory Design teams to create detailed material flow lineside layouts
Develop 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 experience

2+ 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 environments

Experience quantitatively solving ambiguous problems at a systems level to inform decision-making

Extensive analytical skills for performing detailed data analysis and summarizing results for executives

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Excel (VBA preferred) and experience with data visualization / analysis tools like Tableau or SQL

Experience with layout design in AutoCAD, including greenfield facility layouts and material flow

Experience in material handling equipment design / implementation, including automated systems

Knowledge of supply chain planning, warehouse design concepts, and working with Packaging Engineering teams for optimized solutions

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits : As a full-time Tesla employee, eligible for the following benefits from day 1 of hire

Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical options and $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution

Company-paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan

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, and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salaried positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and more

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits and employee discounts

Senioriy level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Utilities

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