Addie Yazbak

About Addie Yazbak

I am a highly motivated engineer that is passionate about program development and factory planning.As Factory Planning Lead for GFTX vehicle assembly (Model Y, Cybertruck, CyberCab):• Implementing and sustaining IE principles to the total manufacturing process • Production equipment, conveyance, and human work measurement for operations and engineering stakeholders; utilizing these skills to optimize gross margin through capacity improvement and streamlining operations• Layout and space readiness initiatives for existing line optimization and new line installations (2D AutoCAD design and 3D Revit Modeling) merging new lines & products into existing and expanding factory footprint• Project manage space readiness initiatives• High quality decision support through Excel analysis, discrete event simulation, linear programming, and other operations research methods• Support of structured problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives• Business case development for capital expense projectsAreas of Expertise:• AutoCAD | Revit | MicroStation | FlexSim | Civil 3D • Microsoft Word | PowerPoint | Excel | Outlook | Visio | SharePoint | Azure DevOps | BIM360• Problem Solving, Project Management & Quantitative Skills• Strategic Planning, Thinking & Design• Project Scoping | Cost Controls• Layout Design | Factory Planning | Technical Program Management • Continuous Improvement | Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)• Experienced in working with diverse groups of people• Proven adaptability to differing cultural and business environments• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Strong commitment to team environment • Possess the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives• Successful in both independent and group environments

Experience

1. Senior Industrial Engineer, Assembly

   Tesla

   Dec 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Master of Science in Engineering Management, Design and Commercialization

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Mathematics and Software Engineering

  2016 — 2018

• Birmingham-Southern College

  Mathematics & Pre- Engineering

  2013 — 2016