Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers, Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
Review 2D ,3D CAD Mechanical Drawings and conduct DFM with suppliers
Execute qualification activities, required for product release PPAP
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
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
Soft Skills Required Highly motivated, proactive engineer, Strong in Analytical Skills, Presentation Skill Strong communication skills with international teams, Strong Problem-Solving Skills Strong Interpersonal skills Experience working with International OEM/Supplier
Able to work independently and under high pressure, an average of 50 - 60% travel, possibly on short notice
What You’ll Bring
Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Material/Manufacturing Engineering
4 to 8 Years Experience in Automotive Top Level Assembly Component Development preferred
Experience in Quality Systems, PPAP/APQP processes, new product development and customer launch DFMEA & PFMEA and DFM
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
Knowledge of Plastic, Metal, Part Design, Tooling, and Manufacturing processes
Knowledge of Automation in Manufacturing assembly, EOL testing of Electronic Modules
Must be proficient with SPC and data analysis and have experience in using Statistical Software packages like Minitab or JMP, MS office, especially for Excel and PPT
Exposure to Sensor Design, Testing & qualify Sensor components and assemblies