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.
What You’ll Bring
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.