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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Raw Materials
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The SIE at Tesla is responsible for ensuring that Tesla’s rigorous standards are met. SIEs work closely with various teams within Tesla as well as the suppliers (steel mills and processing centers) to develop production processes, validate quality systems, and ensure manufacturing scalability for high-volume production. The goal: delivering on-time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable rapid development cycles and product launches.
What To Expect Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical components development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating well with internal and external stakeholders, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE) at Tesla is responsible for ensuring that Tesla’s rigorous standards are met. SIEs work closely with various teams within Tesla as well as the suppliers (steel mills and processing centers) to develop production processes, validate quality systems, and ensure manufacturing scalability for high-volume production. The goal: delivering on-time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, validate, and monitor quality systems at the suppliers to ensure products and processes meet or exceed Tesla requirements
Work closely with dedicated Supply Chain Manager (SCM) to select appropriate suppliers by conducting detailed assessments of their manufacturing capabilities thru audits and/or benchmarking
Guide suppliers in developing robust processes and implementing controls to guarantee production efficiency of metallic raw materials with less waste involved to promote cost optimization
Drive production launch readiness and line qualification using Tesla’s Qualification Process (TQP), ensuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and quality targets are met during production
Provide inputs on new and alternative materials or processing methods for improved design, manufacturability and cost reductions
Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers
Problem solving skills and deep dive into true root cause investigations and drive solutions based on data
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
2 – 5+ years of relevant experience (manufacturing of raw metallic materials, aerospace, consumer electronics industries, automotive preferred)
Proficient in performing drawing reviews, GD&T (tolerance stack-ups), understanding metrology and statistical data analysis (SPC, DOE, sampling plans, and basic CAD skills)
Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards, and tools (ISO9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, etc.)
Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques and direct supplier activities at the upper management level
Excellent team building skills in dealing with peers, suppliers and other stakeholders from various functional areas
Local and International travel with an average of 30-40% travel, possibly on short notice
Compensation and Benefits Expected Compensation
$85,760 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Benefits
Health benefits: Aetna PPO and HSA plans, > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
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
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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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Raw Materials
role at
Tesla .
The SIE at Tesla is responsible for ensuring that Tesla’s rigorous standards are met. SIEs work closely with various teams within Tesla as well as the suppliers (steel mills and processing centers) to develop production processes, validate quality systems, and ensure manufacturing scalability for high-volume production. The goal: delivering on-time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable rapid development cycles and product launches.
What To Expect Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical components development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating well with internal and external stakeholders, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE) at Tesla is responsible for ensuring that Tesla’s rigorous standards are met. SIEs work closely with various teams within Tesla as well as the suppliers (steel mills and processing centers) to develop production processes, validate quality systems, and ensure manufacturing scalability for high-volume production. The goal: delivering on-time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, validate, and monitor quality systems at the suppliers to ensure products and processes meet or exceed Tesla requirements
Work closely with dedicated Supply Chain Manager (SCM) to select appropriate suppliers by conducting detailed assessments of their manufacturing capabilities thru audits and/or benchmarking
Guide suppliers in developing robust processes and implementing controls to guarantee production efficiency of metallic raw materials with less waste involved to promote cost optimization
Drive production launch readiness and line qualification using Tesla’s Qualification Process (TQP), ensuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and quality targets are met during production
Provide inputs on new and alternative materials or processing methods for improved design, manufacturability and cost reductions
Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers
Problem solving skills and deep dive into true root cause investigations and drive solutions based on data
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
2 – 5+ years of relevant experience (manufacturing of raw metallic materials, aerospace, consumer electronics industries, automotive preferred)
Proficient in performing drawing reviews, GD&T (tolerance stack-ups), understanding metrology and statistical data analysis (SPC, DOE, sampling plans, and basic CAD skills)
Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards, and tools (ISO9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, etc.)
Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques and direct supplier activities at the upper management level
Excellent team building skills in dealing with peers, suppliers and other stakeholders from various functional areas
Local and International travel with an average of 30-40% travel, possibly on short notice
Compensation and Benefits Expected Compensation
$85,760 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Benefits
Health benefits: Aetna PPO and HSA plans, > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
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
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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