Manufacturing Engineer, Material Flow Simulation

Tesla is currently seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in discrete event simulation modeling to design the material flow for Global Factory Design projects.

This role focuses on the end-to-end design of material flow from concept design through handoff of a fully detailed plant to Operations. This role will design the material inbound process, provide material handling equipment needs, specify equipment to minimize manual handling, and ensure the lineside space is efficiently designed.

This role requires an understanding of Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals with a solid proficiency in simulation modeling. It is critical for a successful applicant to solve problems using first principles analysis and exercise aggressive design optimization.

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 a whole achieves all of Teslas 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. Display a positive attitude and practice strong work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of Tesla.

Responsibilities:

• Develop End to End Material Flow Simulation Model for the entirety of the Bill of Materials for new products and new factory expansions while optimizing variables such as factory space, labor, and throughput.
• Design and implement custom modules, objects, and FlexScript C solutions for tailored simulations for complex material flow models.
• Perform Capacity Planning calculations to ensure accurate resource & equipment planning for the designed system, such as material handling, labor, warehouse space, and material handling equipment.
• Challenge the assumptions behind manufacturing designs and base recommendations of design on a first principles approach.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as layout, production control, infrastructure, manufacturing design, etc., to ensure the right strategies of material flow designs are implemented and evaluate solutions for complex comparison scenarios in manufacturing environments.
• Create and maintain digital twin models to test and validate factory operations, warehouses, and material flow system designs.
• Perform clash detection analysis for material flow routes in the factory footprint to ensure smooth flow of materials.

Requirements:

• 2 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience with emphasis on discrete event simulations for material flow, supply chain, process improvement (internship experience will be considered).
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, and/or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in simulation modeling, particularly using FlexSim in a manufacturing or warehousing environment (academic experience will be considered).
• Experience with developing features and modules within discrete event simulation software with FlexScript C and/or Visual Basic (VB).
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive projects with diverse teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience quantitatively solving ambiguous problems at a systems level.
• Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive experience with Excel VBA (a plus) and data visualization/analysis software such as Tableau, SQL.
• Experience with layouts in AutoCAD and Revit.

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).
• 401k 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.