What to Expect
Tesla's LFP Cell Manufacturing team at our Reno/Tahoe Campus (Gigafactory Nevada) in the beautiful Tahoe region is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineer to support and sustain cutting-edge manufacturing processes for our Energy Products. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production, material flow, and efficiency in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
What You'll Do-
Assist in capacity planning and labor forecasting for manufacturing areas, using data analysis to support operational efficiency
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Collaborate with operations, management, and stakeholders to assess productivity metrics, optimize staffing, and implement labor plans aligned with goals and budgets
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Support the development of optimization models for inventory, job scheduling, material requirements, and flow processes
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Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and scalability, applying Lean, PDCA, and other methodologies
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Contribute to site layout optimizations for production, material flow, and facilities using tools like AutoCAD
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Conduct time studies, standard time analysis, and basic data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements
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Help maintain manufacturing data, plans, and systems, with guidance from senior team members
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Engage in cross-functional teams to drive projects and solve ambiguous problems at a systems level
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Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
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3-7 years of relevant experience
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Strong analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations
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Basic proficiency in tools like AutoCAD for layouts and standard time methods (e.g., MTM, MOST); training available
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative team spirit
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Eagerness to learn and demonstrated problem-solving abilities in dynamic settings
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Familiarity with discrete event simulation software (e.g., ARENA, FlexSim), SQL, or Python
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
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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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
