- Perform Takt time assessments, line balancing acts, value-stream mapping and cause and effect diagrams to identify areas for improvement
- Apply Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, value analysis, and value engineering tools to implement continuous improvement practices
- Implement Industrial Engineering and lean manufacturing practices to deliver the project savings, quality, safety, and productivity improvements required by leadership
- Work with cross-functional teams including process engineering, equipment engineering and maintenance teams to support on-going projects
- Develop and deliver technical training to all production personnel (8D, Kaizen, DMAIC, lean principles)
- Design and optimize manufacturing layout incorporating material flow and headcount allocation
- Work with manufacturing engineers to design and iterate on manufacturing processes
- Perform Basic MOST analysis of process to project cycle times
- Balance processes to maximize efficiency
- Calculate inline and interline buffers to optimize production
- Work with factory simulation/modeling teams to validate line capacities, develop flow paths and aisle sizing for products, raw materials, and work in progress
- Support production startup and ramp
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- 6+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience
- 3+ years leading cross-functional teams in a production environment
- Certified Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt
- Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing and 6-Sigma principles
- Proven track record of leading successful continuous improvement projects
- Experience mentoring/training engineers. technicians, and shop floor personnel in continuous improvement fundamentals
- Strong attention to details and data accuracy
- Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
- Knowledge in OEE, capacity planning, cycle time analysis (Basic MOST) and line balancing
- Experience doing the detailed analysis necessary to make data driven decisions on factory layout design, production line design or warehouse design
- Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
Preferred Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
- Data visualization experience (e.g Tableau)
- Experience developing curriculum for continuous improvement training
- Distinguishing experiences/skills: 2D/3D CAD, lean manufacturing, work measurement, analytics (SQL, Tableau), discrete event simulation, operations research, lean manufacturing, scale manufacturing experience
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