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, CAbut 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 experience3+ years of assembly plant experience supporting mechanical component manufacturing as Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering roleExperience in Vehicle Interior components like Cockpit module, Headliners, Hard trims, Center Consoles or Door Trims is a plusIn-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspectionExperience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Capacity Verification / Run at Rate and OEE analysisMust be familiar with SPC and data analysisAbility to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management levelAbility to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areasPrevious experience managing safety critical partsAn average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short noticeCompensation 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 benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected 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.