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 or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
1-5+ years of experience in supply chain management, or commodity management
Technical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes
Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions
Excellent negotiator; Experience with mechanical and/or electrical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process