Tesla

Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Cockpits & Overhead Systems

Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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