What to Expect
Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: delivering on time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.
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
Be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
Be accountablefor 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
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
Knowledge or experience in PPAP/APQP Quality Systems
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
Possess demonstrable leadership abilities
Previous experience managing safety critical parts, wiring harnesses, and power distribution commodities
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
Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
An average of 30 – 40% travel, possibly on short notice

PALO ALTO, California

Full time