Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Engineer - Material Flow Simulation

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience emphasizing discrete-event simulations for material flow, supply chain, or process improvement; internship experience is considered.
A degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of hands-on simulation-modeling experience, particularly with FlexSim in a manufacturing or warehousing environment; academic experience is considered.
Experience developing features and modules within discrete-event simulation software using FlexScript, C++, or Visual Basic.
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 for making data-driven decisions and summarizing results for executives.
Extensive experience with Excel; VBA is a plus.
Experience with data visualization or analysis software such as Tableau and SQL.
Experience with layouts in AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end material-flow simulation models for bills of materials for new products and factories or expansions, optimizing variables such as factory space, labor, and throughput.
Design and implement custom modules, objects, and FlexScript or C++ solutions for tailored simulations of complex material-flow models.
Perform capacity-planning calculations to plan resources and equipment, including material-handling labor, warehouse space, and material-handling equipment.
Challenge assumptions behind manufacturing designs and base design recommendations on a first-principles approach.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including layout, production control, infrastructure, and manufacturing design, to implement material-flow strategies and evaluate solutions for complex comparisons 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 material flow.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with VBA is a plus.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	266387
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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 plan 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 whole achieves all of Tesla’s 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.

Job Responsibilities

Display a positive attitude and practice strong work ethics that reflects the mission, philosophy and goals of Tesla

Develop End to End Material Flow Simulation Model for the entirety of the Bill of Materials for new products and new factories/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 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

Job 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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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