Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer Tesla Motors, Inc. 72,000 - 248,400 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Lathrop Apr 23, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer with hands-on experience in manufacturing environments focused on castings, trimming, CNC machining, and related processes to lead engineering initiatives for operations at the Lathrop site. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a strong, agile team to tackle ambitious projects. They take pride in their analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to think systemically about complex problems. The role requires strong logic, computation, and the ability to drive data-based decisions. The team is responsible for sustaining, ramping, and improving critical new product lines through collaboration with production, engineering, supply chain, and facilities teams, ensuring operational excellence and meeting Tesla's objectives. What You'll Do
Identify, quantify, compare, and execute production process improvements to drive safety and ergonomics, quality (first pass yield), availability (uptime), performance (cycle time variability), capital utilization, and demand attainment
Use predetermined time standard methods to analyze and optimize current and future planned assembly processes
Create and implement tools to audit efficiency and identify cost reduction opportunities
Create, benchmark, and maintain headcount plans
Calculate, propose, and implement new methods and processes for existing production systems
Educate and engage cross-functional teams in importance of continuous improvement
Manage and communicate improvement opportunities and implementation plans to all relevant levels and functions in the factory What You'll Bring
2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering experience
Experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing shop environment, specifically with castings (e.g., die casting, sand casting), trimming processes, CNC machining, and similar operations (e.g., milling, turning, grinding) is preferred
Experience with industry-standard problem-solving methodologies (A3, ATS, UPS), preventive and autonomous maintenance concepts, time/motion study analysis (MODAPTS preferred), continuous improvement (6 sigma techniques, lean manufacturing), and change management
Experience withany/all ofthe following: simulation modeling software (FlexSimpreferred), data visualization software (Tableau, Splunk), design software (SolidWorks, CATIA), programming languages (SQL, Python, MATLAB, VBA) Outstanding critical thinking and communication skills, witha high levelof emotional intelligence, autonomy, and servant leadership Industrial cost control/reporting/analysis experience in high volume manufacturing environments Innate ability to understand new processes and systems quickly, with high attention to detail Compensation and Benefits
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
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
Expected Compensation
$72,000 - $248,400/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.