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
Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics
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
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
5+ years of assembly plant experience working directly with injection molding, blow forming, sheet molding compound or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
Understanding process engineering principles of resin fed final products
Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice