Tesla is looking for a motivated Industrial Engineer to lead engineering initiatives for Lathrop Castings operations. The role involves optimizing staffing, analyzing labor productivity, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and meet company objectives.

• 2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with layouts in AutoCAD and discrete event simulation software (ARENA, Flex Sim, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive projects with diverse teams in a manufacturing environment
• Experience quantifying and solving ambiguous problems at a systems level
• Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives
• Experience designing greenfield facility layouts and/or manufacturing processes is a plus

• Collaborate with operations, management, and stakeholder teams to optimize staffing and maximize operational efficiency
• Assess current labor productivity and performance metrics, analyze workforce data, and forecast labor needs based on operational demands
• Develop and implement labor plans that align with operational goals and budget constraints
• Define optimization models for scenarios like inventory, job scheduling, material requirements, and material flow
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing functions to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth
• Provide feedback and optimize site layouts for production, material flow, construction, and facilities
• Develop and maintain process and manufacturing data and plans, applying PDCA, Continuous Improvement, and Lean methodologies

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.