Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team (e.g. Develop and qualify process & metrology, capacity analysis, production ramp, risk mitigation)
Develop, manage, audit, improve, and correct supplier component manufacturing execution, assembly techniques, and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers
Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
Facilitate clear communication of technical requirements between suppliers and Tesla design, quality, manufacturing and purchasing teams
Collaborate with Tesla purchasing, design, quality, and manufacturing teams to determine supplier performance specifications and assessment metrics
Guide suppliers in developing robust manufacturing processes and qualifying these processes
Meet initial OEE targets and continuously improve OEE through the product life cycle
Ability to dive deep into processes to identify root cause related to process equipment, metrology system, quality procedures and fix the same on time
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 or relevant experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
5+ years of assembly plant experience supporting battery cell, battery cell components, raw materials for battery cells or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or Supplier Industrialization Engineering role
Previous experience managing safety critical parts
Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 Standards
Background in Statistical Process Control, Capability Analysis (Cp, Cpk), MSA, FMEA, Control Plans
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
Possess demonstrable leadership abilities
Proven results in meeting customer requirements and expectations
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level