What to Expect

Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves collaborating with cross functional teams, frequently visiting 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 
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams 
Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes to improve cost, quality, and scalability
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
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
5+ years of automotive experience supporting electromechanical components and structural mechanisms or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
Experience in Quality Systems such as PPAP/APQP processes is a plus
Strong technical writing ability and can explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
Must be familiar with SPC, GD&T, and data analysis
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level 
An average of 30-40% travel, possibly on short notice

Fremont, California

Full time