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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal is delivering on-time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable rapid development cycles and product launches.

What You'll Do

Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team; develop, manage, audit, improve and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification.

Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers; lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality; facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.

Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations; collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.

Accountable for leading, tracking, and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes.

Guide suppliers in developing robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products.

Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers.

Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.

1-5+ years of experience in supply chain management, or commodity management.

Technical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes.

Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should-costs based on the understanding of manufacturing processes.

Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the product and ability to influence cross-functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions.

Excellent negotiator with experience related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should-costs based on manufacturing process understanding.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans with multiple medical plan options and $0 payroll deduction for some plans

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options

HSA contributions, FSAs, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company-paid life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program

Sick and vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling for salaried roles

Dependent care resources, voluntary benefits, and wellness programs

Commuter benefits and employee discounts

Expected Compensation $85,760 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary by location and experience. Details will be provided with an offer of employment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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