Supplier Industrialization Engineers Lighting / Safety Restraints / Seating jobs at Tesla in Germany

• Lead and manage Supplier Quality Engineers and Supplier Quality Assurance including incoming inspection team: engineers, technicians, team leaders and supervisors.
• Provide 3PL supervisions and make daily job observation audits to be sure that sorting and rework going according to work instruction and Tesla specification
• Develop annual work plan strategy for SQE, SQA and SQI team members
• Establish and maintain quality metrics and objectives, including safety, quality, and efficiency targets
• Work closely with Production, Engineers, GSM and Suppliers to assure certified material is delivered to the line and all non-conforming parts contained and properly dispositioned.
• Daily inventory audit performing to security that good material available for production and all quarantine parts moved on to not-nettable location
• Participate on daily shop floor cross functional meetings
• To ensure “Supplier Corrective Action Requests process” in place and all associated bad parts quality cost properly documented
• Control that all 3PL service covered by Purchasing Order (PO)
• Support the ongoing optimization of the processes with respect to both cost, efficiency and timeliness.
• Return Back to Vendor process coordination with material planner and suppliers
• Monitor key performance metrics to drive reduction in repeating SCARs, Product Audit SCORE, open sorts as well as reduction in MRB inventory.
• Maintain an audit program to assure standardized work and processes are followed.
• Develop and lead training programs for engineers and technicians in advanced problem-solving, deploy these tools at suppliers. team members and annual hiring plan completion
• Coordinate with NPI and SIE new model launch changes and supplier process changes
• Arrange preventing and emergence supplier audits to confirm the product corresponding customer requirements

• 5+ years’ leadership experience in a technology manufacturing environment, with people who make direct report
• Ability to drive cross-functional action, make quick decisions under pressure, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Experience working in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Proficient knowledge in applying business system applications: MFS, FX, MRB
• Supplier Quality and Supplier developing experience +5 years
• Quality and problem solving tools expert: TQP, 8D, PFMEA, Pareto, 5why
• A deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, etc desired
• Higher education and Driver License category “B”
• Strong engineering fundamentals and intuition, with experience in quality management systems and tools
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Fluent in English, German and other languages are a plus

• Review and evaluate measurement plans, procedures, and protocols used by OEM partners to ensure compliance with our quality standards and regulations
• Validate the measuring processes used by OEM partners to ensure that they are accurate, reliable, and compliant with our quality requirements
• Conduct audits and assessments of OEM measuring processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with our quality standards
• Develop and implement measurement validation plans to ensure that our OEM partners' measuring processes are validated and compliant with our quality requirements
• Validate the design, development, and qualification of measuring fixtures and gauges used by OEM partners to ensure that they meet our quality standards and regulations
• Collaborate with OEM partners, quality engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to measuring process and fixture validation
• Analyze data and reports from OEM partners to ensure that their measuring processes and fixtures are producing accurate and reliable results

Measuring Fixture Validation Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate the design and development of measuring fixtures and gauges used by OEM partners to ensure compliance with our quality standards and regulations
• Conduct qualification and validation activities for measuring fixtures and gauges, including layout inspection, functional gauging, and performance testing
• Develop and implement fixture validation plans to ensure that measuring fixtures and gauges are qualified and validated to our quality requirements
• Collaborate with OEM partners and quality engineers to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to fixture validation
• Analyze data and reports from fixture validation activities to ensure that measuring fixtures and gauges are producing accurate and reliable results

• Certified Metrology Technician (CMT) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
• Experience in Supplier Industrialization, Customer Quality, and Product or Application Development at Raw Material producer or qualified automotive supplier
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE)
• Experience working with OEM supply chains and managing multiple vendor relationships
• Familiarity with CAD design and fixture design software, such as SolidWorks or CATIA
• Knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes and automotive technical knowledge
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Domestic and international travel (expected 30 - 40% of the time), sometimes on short notice

• Lead Supplier Industrialization activities from R&D phase to mass production including product development, qualification, quality control and initiate New Product Introduction.
• Scout Innovation for Quality and Cost optimization from the supply base and support Design for Manufacturing feedback into Engineering teams.
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet material performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
• Drive tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes.
• 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.
• Project manage the supply chain scope at a global level driving steps forward and continuous improvement on the technical and cost reduction level.

• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics or evidence of experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, research, or quality engineering, with demonstrated evidence of excellence
• Experience in Supplier Industrialization, Customer Quality, and Product or Application Development at Raw Material producer or qualified automotive supplier
• Knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes and automotive technical knowledge
• Display an advanced working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Lean Manufacturing, and how to apply these skills to improve quality, capacity, and reduce cost.
• Hands-on and ready to work on a fast-paced environment
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Domestic and international travel (expected 30 - 40% of the time), sometimes on short notice

The essence of your job would be to exceed the automotive industry expectations for safety and usability of the Seating systems always based on engineering first principles while employing the Design Engineering process which includes the following:

• Problem understanding and definition & target setting
• Concept generation and evaluation & product strategy and architecture planning
• Negotiation, balancing and management of product attributes including safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, sustainability
• Validation and optimization through including prototype making, physical testing, CAE simulations, design reviews
• 3D model and 2D drawing creation, Bill of Materials creation and detail design including datum & fixation strategy, GD&T, DFM
• Collaboration with external organizations
• Technical documentation creation for official use and communication
• Schedule and milestone management

• Education background in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Evidence of exceptional ability
• Design engineering experience with demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary engineering
• Hands on experience where you have built something
• Automotive engineering with seating experience is preferred but not mandatory

The essence of your job would be to exceed the automotive industry expectations for safety and usability of the Seating systems always based on engineering first principles while employing the Design Engineering process which includes the following:

• Problem understanding and definition & target setting
• Concept generation and evaluation & product strategy and architecture planning
• Negotiation, balancing and management of product attributes including safety, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, cost, mass, schedule, sustainability
• Validation and optimization through including prototype making, physical testing, CAE simulations, design reviews
• 3D model and 2D drawing creation, Bill of Materials creation and detail design including datum & fixation strategy, GD&T, DFM
• Collaboration with external organizations
• Technical documentation creation for official use and communication

• Education background in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Evidence of exceptional ability
• Design engineering experience with demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary engineering
• Hands on experience where you have built something
• Automotive engineering with seating experience is preferred but not mandatory

• Lead feasibility analysis for injection molding tools, ensuring alignment with project specifications and manufacturing capabilities.
• Perform detailed cost breakdowns of injection tools by analyzing material, labor, and overhead costs, providing insights for cost-effective tool designs.
• Evaluate and recommend tool-building strategies, ensuring optimal resource allocation and minimizing lead time without compromising on quality.
• Quantify execution time for each stage of tool development, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate closely with product development, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure seamless integration of tooling solutions within project timelines.
• Support vendor selection and management by providing technical insights on tooling capabilities and cost efficiencies.
• Utilize CAD and simulation tools to validate design concepts and ensure manufacturability.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in injection molding techniques and tooling technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding tooling or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, tool design, and manufacturing techniques.
• Proven experience in conducting cost breakdowns and feasibility analyses for tooling projects.
• Proficiency in CAD software and tooling simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

• Lead Supplier Industrialization activities from R&D phase to mass production including product development, qualification, quality control and initiate New Product Introduction.
• Scout Innovation for Quality and Cost optimization from the supply base and support Design for Manufacturing feedback into Engineering teams.
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet material performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
• Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes.
• 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.
• Project manage the supply chain scope at a global level driving steps forward and continuous improvement on the technical and cost reduction level.

• Degree Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
• Knowledge of automotive most used chemicals and/or resins and their use in the automotive industry: painting cycle and/or injection molding, sheet molding compound
• Experience in Supplier Industrialization, Customer Quality, and Product or Application Development at Raw Material producer or qualified automotive supplier
• Knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes and automotive technical knowledge Experience of statistical analysis, design quality assessment and improvement technique
• Hands-on and ready to work on a fast-paced environment
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Domestic and international travel (expected 30 - 40% of the time), sometimes on short notice