Process Engineer, Production Control, Megafactory

Process Engineer, Production Control, Megafactory Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brookshire May 27, 2026
What to Expect The Process Engineer will be responsible for design and execution of material flow, analyzing and optimizing conveyance to support production rates, warehouse flow layouts, and processes related to launch of all new production facilities for all Tesla products. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual who can create systematic workflows to unlock efficient material flows, drives business process, high throughput capabilities and operating models throughout our organization. This team is responsible for supporting all physical engineering needs of the Production Control team, including designing mechanisms for all material flow aspects from receiving, metering, including order fulfillment through sequencing and kitting, with solutions to safety and ergonomic hazards. Successful members of the team will be highly proactive and self-sufficient in pursuing improvement projects, be able to multitask and refocus efforts immediately to meet constantly shifting demands in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional organizational skills to coordinate changes with all affected teams. This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) and will require 90% travel to the Bay Area (CA) to support early builds and validation support for the next 6-12 months. What You'll Do
Collaborate with stakeholder teams such as Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain teams, IT Systems Developers, and Material Planning to prioritize and maximize operational efficiency of Production Control Operations team
Design and optimize material flow conveyance routes, facility layouts by analyzing bottlenecks and buffer sizes using process modeling
Lead and own PFEP standardization and adoption of processes through the entire value stream of material flow
Develop simulation models for all processes including receiving, staging, and conveyance deliveries to the assembly line
Analyze and improve material flow processes from the network of external warehouses to manufacturing facilities optimizing for space, cost, and service levels
Develop business cases for improvement projects such as material handling - touch reduction, automation support etc., with a focus on workforce planning and management
Create documentation for training materials such as job cards, standard work, and standard operating procedure What You'll Bring
Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
6+ years of material flow experience in a highly automated manufacturing facility
Commanding knowledge of lean principles, logistics business systems, pre-determined motion and time standards
Practical experience utilizing FlexSim, or a similar simulation tool
Advanced skills in SQL, Python, or other analytical tools for data mining and analysis
Ability to work efficiently and productively in both independent and team settings
Demonstrated talent for implementing process flow improvements
Proficiency in AutoCAD, or similar 2D CAD software 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