What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Flow System Engineer position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, Texas |
| Req. ID | 192766 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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As a Material Flow system Engineer for the Production Control team at Tesla, you will manage the material flow system, work cross-functionally with departments to solve problems, and configure software for operations and training. The role requires broad understanding of material flow and supply chain concepts, ERP systems, and communication with software development teams.
- Works cross-functionally to remove roadblocks and resolve problems within our material flow system.
- Creating new routes and configurations in MFS to support material flow movement both in GFTX and external warehouses.
- Attend to urgent configuration issues within MFS (Trouble shoot , root cause and resolve.)
- Identify areas of improvement with MFS system to support the efficient flow of parts from warehouse to lineside.
- Designs and improves UI and UX for Tesla's Material Flow Software with focus on Replenishment Call-Off systems, Warehousing and Conveyance
- Conducts Root Cause Analysis and recommends corrective actions on software/systems related issues impacting day to day operations
- Assists in creating Work Instructions/User Manual on utilizing the software effectively, training and evaluating departmental personnel.
- Assists supervisors, material handlers and technicians as an expert in Tesla's Material Flow Software and Configuration
- Works in fast paced operational environment with constant interaction with operations and technicians
- Organizes the team's SQL Queries and Tableau and other Visualization Dashboards tracking Performance KPI's for warehousing and conveyance
- Schedules workforce in creating new dashboards and KPI metrics and reports out on estimate completion timelines to department management
- Drives inter-departmental initiatives and changes to material flow physical and systematical processes with the goal of cost reduction and process improvement
- Working knowledge of design/development of manufacturing systems with emphasis on supply chain material flow, conveyance, and warehousing.
- Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain related minimum bachelor's degree required.
- Business Systems and Analytics related master's degree is preferred.
- 1-2 years of people management experience or cross-functional project leadership experience is preferred.
- Preferred candidates will have 3 - 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of SQL required.
- Experience with 3D CAD is preferred.
- Well-organized project management skills, program management background a plus.
- Product Management certifications is a plus.
- Proficiency in and the ability to model and implement the following concepts: empowerment and teamwork; TPS leadership philosophy and human resources practices; kaizen; standardized work; PDCA and problem solving; 5S; quality improvement tools; JIT production tools including: Value Stream Mapping, lead-time reduction, set-up time reduction, process flow improvement.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills a must.
- Advanced PC skills with standard MS Office software.
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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