Cost Optimization Engineer, End to End Design

TeslaisseekingahighlymotivatedE2EEngineertodrivea part level system design for E2E cost analysis. This role will work closely with packaging, material flow, layout, finance, manufacturing, product design, quality, supply chain managers to identify the best combination of solutions across the board for Tesla with a goal of cost savings.

ThepositionrequiresastrongfoundationinEngineering,complementedbydeepexpertiseindata analytics, business case analysis, and supply chain fundamentals. Problem solving, thinking out of the box, first principles thinking and data driven decision making are expected.

Theidealcandidatewillexcelinademandingandfast-paced environment, working as a part of strong,agile,andhighlymotivatedteamtoaccomplishsomeofthemostambitiousprojectsbeingattemptedinanyindustrytoday.Asuccessfulapplicantwilltakeprideintheirthoroughness,analyticalability,organizationalskills,andteammentality-andwillbeabletothinkatasystemslevelaboutambiguousproblems,usingstronglogictodevelopmodelsthatdriveoptimalprogramdesigndecisions.

• Lead end-to-end projects on a part basis across all product lines, owning scope from suppliertopointofuseandidentifyingtheoptimalcombinationofsolutionsacrosspackaging,logistics,manufacturing,materialflow,layout,quality,andsafety
• Identifypotentialimprovementstoalong with the supply chain to reduce overall costs
• Build,optimize,andmaintaindataanalyticstoolsandmodels.Demonstrateexperience inmodelingcomplexsystemsandpresentingclear,concisesummariesofcomplexanalysestovariedaudiences
• Understandfinancialmodelsandindependentlydevelopbasicbusinesscasestosupportprojectrecommendationsandinvestmentdecisions
• Communicateclearlyandeffectivelywithcross-functional teams while escalating effectively
• Convincecross-functionalleadershipofbusinesscaselogicandteamrecommendations

• 2 years' experience with emphasis on supply chain optimization (internship experience will be considered)
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Packaging, Logistics and/or equivalent experience
• Experience in utilizing SQL and scripting languages like Python to process and prepare data for modeling and analysis
• Experience in quantitatively solving ambiguous problems at a systems level
• Experience with data visualization/analysis software such as Tableau, PowerBI
• Extensive experience in Excel with VBA (Or similar tools)
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive projects with diverse teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Extensive detailed analysis experience to make data-driven decisions and summarize results for executives
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

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