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Tesla Supplier Industrialization Engineer Battery & Energy Thermal 
United States, California, Palo Alto 
231242715

13.08.2024
What You’ll Do
  • 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
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Quality Systems a plus: 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; Proven results in meeting customer requirements and expectations; 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; An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice