Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Cell

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
• Develop and qualify process & metrology, capacity analysis, production ramp, risk mitigation
• Develop, manage, audit, improve, and correct supplier component manufacturing execution, assembly techniques, and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
• Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
• Facilitate clear communication of technical requirements between suppliers and Tesla design, quality, manufacturing and purchasing teams
• Collaborate with Tesla purchasing, design, quality, and manufacturing teams to determine supplier performance specifications and assessment metrics
• Meet initial OEE targets and continuously improve OEE through the product life cycle
• 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 Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of assembly plant experience supporting battery cell, battery cell components, raw materials for battery cells, or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Industrialization Engineering role
• Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 Standards
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
• Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas
• Willingness to travel on short notice, up to 30% travel may be required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$88,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits