Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Assembly

What You'll Do

• Responsible for driving Industrialization & production launch readiness, line/equipment qualification using TQP (Tesla Qualification Process) & ensure OEE and quality targets are achieved
• Guide suppliers in selecting and validating appropriate dispensing systems for thermal/structural adhesives, define laser/tab welding process parameters, inspection criteria & validation requirements
• Drive supplier DFM reviews, guide suppliers in efficient use of poke-yokes, best methods of assembly, testing, and gauging to ensure the product meets design requirements
• Drive critical assembly interface requirements between supplier & Tesla factory and ensure proper quality controls are implemented at supplier assembly lines
• Perform assembly stack-up tolerance analysis and ensure assembly process can meet design requirements
• Identify & drive cost reduction activities by utilizing process, material optimization & yield improvements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of assembly plant experience supporting battery pack, module, laser welding, 2-part adhesive dispensing, vision-based inspections or similar processes in a Process or Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering or Supplier Industrialization Engineering role
• Demonstrated experience in developing battery assembly manufacturing processes, qualifying & scaling to volume with suppliers
• Experience in a manufacturing setup handling Measurement system analysis, SPC (Cp/Cpk analysis, Control Plans, FMEA & OEE)
• Able to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• 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
• Able to travel on short notice domestic & international, up to 25% travel may be required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program