Production flow
Review cycle time, queues, handoffs and rework to identify what limits output and which improvement to test.
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Manufacturing advisory for production flow, equipment launches and operator training. Led by John Neri, former Tesla Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
Automotive assembly
Support for your production challenges
American Throughput helps manufacturers identify constraints, prepare equipment for production and improve the way teams work. The goal is more competitive manufacturing in the United States.
Equipment & automation
Review equipment requirements, acceptance criteria and launch readiness before committing to the next step.
Discuss equipmentOperator training
Develop work instructions, process checks and training plans with the people who run the equipment.
Discuss trainingServices & pricing
Work directly with John on one process or production challenge. Pricing in USD, subject to fit and an agreed scope.
Technical Triage
A focused second opinion.
One 60-minute working conversation, followed by a short action summary within one business day.
Ask about triage$250per session
Throughput Diagnostic
Review one process and agree on the next actions.
Defined input review, a 30-minute kickoff, evidence-led findings, an action register and a 30-minute readout.
Ask about a diagnostic$375 deposit after scope acceptance. Two-business-day delivery after complete inputs are accepted and a start date is confirmed.$750per diagnostic
Improvement Sprint
Support for an agreed improvement initiative.
Up to 16 advisory hours across 10 business days for one agreed initiative, validation plan and team handoff.
Ask about a sprintfrom$3,000
Operational advisory. Production changes require client approval. On-site work, travel and specialist testing are scoped separately.
Manufacturing experience
John Neri is a former Tesla Senior Manufacturing Engineer with experience in battery development, equipment commissioning, welding and fabrication.
He worked on 4680 production equipment and led a 30-person cross-functional launch team. His earlier work includes additive manufacturing research at Emerson and production supervision at Modine.
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Fabrication
Welding & fabrication
John began welding at 14, working with MIG, TIG, stick and flux-cored processes across steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Paid work at 18 included farm-equipment fabrication, blueprint reading and component production.
Emerson
Additive manufacturing
Researched 3D-printed phenolic sand molds with teams in Chennai and Mexico, studying material strength, brittleness and moisture effects.
Modine
Radiator production
Supervised radiator manufacturing, building experience in day-to-day production operations and team leadership.
Tesla
High-pressure die casting
Internship work included high-pressure die casting for Model S and Model X shock towers and center spines.
Tesla
Battery manufacturing
Worked on early 4680 cell assembly and the transition toward automated production, followed by electrolyte-filling equipment acceptance and launch. Led a 30-person cross-functional launch team and became a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at 25.
Studied Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Pittsburg State University.
Professional background shown for context. American Throughput is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by John’s former employers or the U.S. military.
Contact John
Describe your process, the problem you want to solve and your timing. John will review whether the work is a fit.
Project inquiriesprojects@americanthroughput.com
Direct contactjohn@americanthroughput.com
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Common questions
Does better throughput mean fewer jobs?
Our mission is to make domestic production competitive and support a capable workforce. Capacity, demand, capital and staffing decisions all affect employment. We do not promise job creation or cost savings before understanding the process.
What is included in the $750 diagnostic?
One process or cell; up to three agreed documents or datasets and 15 minutes of authorized video; a 30-minute kickoff; evidence-led findings, a decision brief and an action register; and a 30-minute readout. A root cause or saving is not guaranteed. Broader investigations need a separate scope.
Can you support CAD, equipment design or battery certification?
CAD or design support requires separate scope, verified tool proficiency, appropriate commercial software rights and any required licensing or specialist review. Battery safety certification, stamped designs and safety-critical approvals are not offered.
What happens to my project brief?
When you select Send project inquiry, your answers are submitted to American Throughput through Netlify Forms so John can review and respond. Downloads save a separate copy to your device. Agree on confidentiality and a secure transfer method before sharing technical files. This website has no connection to plant controls.
Which images and films are real?
The team and farewell images are John’s own photographs. The automotive assembly, robotic welding, battery assembly and CNC machining films are AI-generated manufacturing concepts, not footage of John’s projects or client facilities.