Tesla Motors, Inc.
Supplier Industrialization Engineer, High Voltage Electronics TLA
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
We are looking for an aspiring Engineer to join the Tesla High Voltage Electronics Top Level Assembly Supplier Industrialization Engineering team. This team involves the entire product life cycle of several products' development with a focus on High Voltage Electronics TLA Modules. As a crucial member of the team, you will be responsible for providing Design for Six Sigma analysis, driving high precision manufacturing process development, leading supplier selections, coaching suppliers using a data‑driven approach for problem solving, ensuring on time delivery of product, solving product quality issues, and implementing corrective actions.
What You’ll Do
Conduct New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers, design scalable, cost, and quality manufacturing processes that involve dispensing, robotic pick and place, automated screwing process at supplier
Responsible for high voltage electronic module (such as inverters, relays) industrialization and design characterization for ease of manufacturing
Validate 2D, 3D CAD mechanical drawings, execute and embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles, collaborating with the Design Engineering team during early stages of design
Engage in tolerance stack‑up and Monte Carlo simulations to pinpoint design vulnerabilities and forecast potential production issues, relaying insights to the Design team
Steer supplier industrialization and TLA manufacturing process formulation in the Request for Quote (RFQ) stage, ensuring all aspects of process and industrialization design align with Tesla's specification
Specify Critical to Quality (CTQ) and New Unique Difficult (NUD) elements in product and process design, pushing suppliers towards robust process control
Improve supplier yield outcomes using advanced data analysis and quality tools, work with internal test, ME, EE, and REL teams (internal or external) to instigate corrective measures and enhance yield
Develop supplier quality metrics, act as technical interface with Tesla's Field Quality and Factory Quality departments to tackle Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
Evaluate new tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers for power electronics assembly, gauging their capabilities and facilitating integration
Lead the Production Part Approval Process at supplier prior to mass production of product
What You’ll Bring
5 years’ experience in supply chain that manages Electronics TLA preferred
Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), tolerance stack‑up analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and other quality tools
Solid knowledge of statistical analysis tools and applications (JMP/Minitab)
Proficient in GD&T, 3D CAD software, CATIA preferred
Previous experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) needed
Supplier development and management experience
Self‑motivated and able to work independently, hands‑on and ready to work in a fast‑paced environment
Domestic and international travel (expected 50% of the time) required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice
Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for 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
Backup 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
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.
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What You’ll Do
Conduct New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers, design scalable, cost, and quality manufacturing processes that involve dispensing, robotic pick and place, automated screwing process at supplier
Responsible for high voltage electronic module (such as inverters, relays) industrialization and design characterization for ease of manufacturing
Validate 2D, 3D CAD mechanical drawings, execute and embed Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles, collaborating with the Design Engineering team during early stages of design
Engage in tolerance stack‑up and Monte Carlo simulations to pinpoint design vulnerabilities and forecast potential production issues, relaying insights to the Design team
Steer supplier industrialization and TLA manufacturing process formulation in the Request for Quote (RFQ) stage, ensuring all aspects of process and industrialization design align with Tesla's specification
Specify Critical to Quality (CTQ) and New Unique Difficult (NUD) elements in product and process design, pushing suppliers towards robust process control
Improve supplier yield outcomes using advanced data analysis and quality tools, work with internal test, ME, EE, and REL teams (internal or external) to instigate corrective measures and enhance yield
Develop supplier quality metrics, act as technical interface with Tesla's Field Quality and Factory Quality departments to tackle Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
Evaluate new tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers for power electronics assembly, gauging their capabilities and facilitating integration
Lead the Production Part Approval Process at supplier prior to mass production of product
What You’ll Bring
5 years’ experience in supply chain that manages Electronics TLA preferred
Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), tolerance stack‑up analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and other quality tools
Solid knowledge of statistical analysis tools and applications (JMP/Minitab)
Proficient in GD&T, 3D CAD software, CATIA preferred
Previous experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) needed
Supplier development and management experience
Self‑motivated and able to work independently, hands‑on and ready to work in a fast‑paced environment
Domestic and international travel (expected 50% of the time) required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice
Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for 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
Backup 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
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.
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