Sr. Operational Excellence Engineer

What to Expect

The Senior Operational Excellence Engineer drives enterprise-wide Lean transformation and continuous improvement across the distribution network. This hands-on change agent partners with Operations, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, standardize best practices, and scale high-impact solutions. The ideal candidate combines proven Lean Six Sigma expertise, strong project leadership, and a passion for operational excellence, digital innovation (including Generative AI), and delivering sustainable business results.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives across multiple distribution centers, facilitating Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, Gemba walks, and DMAIC-based problem-solving to eliminate waste and optimize performance
• Develop, manage, and sustain high-impact projects from initiation through implementation and benefits realization
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and stakeholders to standardize, document, and deploy best practices and operational excellence tools network-wide
• Conduct operational assessments to uncover opportunities in productivity, quality, cost reduction, process optimization, and automation of repetitive tasks
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by coaching teams, building Lean capabilities, and promoting standardized processes and management systems
• Leverage Generative AI, Large Language Models, and digital tools to enhance knowledge management, data accessibility, workflows, and data-driven decision-making
• Track project performance, key metrics, and realized benefits while traveling as needed to support site assessments, workshops, training, and implementations

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Supply Chain Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 5+ years of experience in largecscale Lean Transformation or Continuous Improvement/Engineering roles
• 2+ years of Distribution Center operations experience, including successfully leading multiple Kaizen events
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
• Proven ability to drive measurable, sustainable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and process efficiency
• Strong facilitation, coaching, change management, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Experience applying digital technologies, data analytics, automation, and emerging tools such as Generative AI to operational challenges

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

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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.