What to Expect Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves collaborating with cross functional teams, frequently visiting 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.
What You'll Do
- Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
- Develop, manage, audit, improve, and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
- Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
- Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams and provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers
- Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes to improve cost, quality, and scalability
- Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products
- 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
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, and / or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability5+ years of automotive experience supporting electromechanical components and structural mechanisms or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering roleMust be familiar with CAD software; 2D, 3D, and familiar with DFM, DFSS principlesTechnical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processesExperience in Quality Systems such as PPAP / APQP processesStrong technical writing ability and can explain complex issues in a concise and plain mannerMust be familiar with SPC, GD&T, and data analysisAbility to communicate anddirect supplier activities at the management levelAn 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.