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Tesla Sr. Material Flow Engineer 
United States, Nevada, Sparks 
306093768

06.04.2025
What You’ll Do
  • Design and validate detailed material flow models to accurately forecast labor requirements, identify potential bottlenecks, and optimize inventory buffers for new and existing products
  • Design and implement layout and space optimization initiatives for existing and new production lines, utilizing 2D CAD design to integrate new lines and products into the factory footprint
  • Collaborate with Production Control teams to develop site logistics plans to optimize warehousing, yard operations, trailer management, and production workflow integration
  • Work with factory simulation/modeling teams to validate and develop flow paths, aisle sizing for products, raw materials, and work in progress inventory
  • Provide high quality decision support through, primarily but not limited to, Excel analysis, discrete event simulation, linear programming, and other operations research methods
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance, to develop and implement optimized material flow solutions
  • Facilitate structured problem-solving and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations and drive business results
  • Develop business cases to justify capital investments for strategic growth
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Prior experience with material flow optimization, preferred
  • Track record of excellence in current and prior roles
  • 6+ years of experience in layout design for either manufacturing or warehousing
  • Deep understanding of material delivery methods (i.e. powered industrial equipment, automated guided vehicles, conveyor, rail-guided vehicles) and strategies (i.e. forklift-free)
  • Experience in driving multiple concurrent improvement projects as part of a high-performing team
  • Extensive detailed material flow analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives
  • Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
  • Extensive experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit + Microsoft Excel
  • Prior knowledge of work measurement techniques, data analytics (SQL, Tableau, Power BI,), discrete event simulation, operations research, lean manufacturing, scale manufacturing