Tesla Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Purchasing 

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai 

623259572

· 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.

· Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers; Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.

· 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.

· Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.

· 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.

· 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.

· Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.

· BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Material/Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability.

· 5+ years of assembly plant experience supporting plastic/machining/casting/stamping/harness/PCBA or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role.

· Experience in Quality Systems and PPAP/APQP processes.

· In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection.

· Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; Previous experience managing safety critical parts.

· Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level.

· Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques.

· Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas.

· Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner. Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis.

· Good at data analysis, familiar with MS office, especially for Excel and PPT

· English is capable to communicate with foreign stakeholders

· Able to work independently and under high pressure, an average of 50 - 60% travel, possibly on short notice.