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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Hard Trims

Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. 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.

Location: There is a preference for this role to be based in Fremont, CA but open to considering strong candidates based in Austin, TX.

What You'll Do

Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team

Develop, Manage, Audit and Improve supplier planning and execution of manufacturing process, assembly techniques and quality controls from the advanced development phase to mass production

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

Track Supplier key metrics like safety stocks and OEE for critical suppliers and products on sustaining programs

Collaborate with Tesla Design & validation team to define the validation requirement to meet product performance specifications

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

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

Drive supplier's quality issues to ensure they implement robust & sustainable corrective actions and implement lesson learnt for similar product and process

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

3+ years of assembly plant experience supporting mechanical component manufacturing as Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role

Experience in Vehicle Interior components like Cockpit module, Headliners, Hard trims, Center Consoles or Door Trims is a plus

In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection

Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Capacity Verification / Run at Rate and OEE analysis

Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis

Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas

Previous experience managing safety critical parts

An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly 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 have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) 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

Expected Compensation $104,000 - $197,160/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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