Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Camera & Lens, TLA Electronics

What You'll Do

• C Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to optimize camera module and lens designs for robust performance and manufacturability
• Conduct design risk assessments using optical simulation tools, statistical methods, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to enhance product reliability and image quality
• Optimize design solutions in the early phases to achieve superior performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Partner with Tesla's Design, Image Quality, Testing, Reliability (REL), and Supplier teams to define performance specifications and key supplier metrics
• Manage supplier performance in quality, on-time delivery, and production capacity, driving continuous improvements in operations, scalability, cost, and quality
• Lead supplier audits for camera modules and lenses to verify compliance with performance, delivery, and reliability standards
• Oversee supplier manufacturing process development, launch readiness for new products, and design changes, ensuring seamless integration
• Guide suppliers in establishing robust processes and procedures for efficient, high-yield production of conforming products
• Validate supplier corrective actions for design or process changes, ensuring they are sustainable and applied across relevant manufacturing lines and suppliers
• Recommend new or alternative materials to improve design, manufacturability, or cost-effectiveness

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lens and camera design and manufacturing (including auto-focus lens designs such as VCM, Actuator design and processes, single lens and coating processes), supply chain management
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%), including on short notice, to engage with contract manufacturers
• Proficiency with optical simulation tools such as Zemax (preferred) or Code V, conduct comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and camera module, including hands-on analysis to assess and improve design quality, improve image performance (e.g. MTF, distortion, straylight/fare/ghost), and components like Lens coating, Single lens, Lens and full camera modules
• Hands-on experience in assembly processes for lenses and coating, camera module, Active Alignment (AA), UV curing, dispensing, camera module assembly, and Optical End-of-Line (EOL) testing
• In-depth knowledge about image sensor, image quality metrics, testing, statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP or Minitab), predictive modeling, and applications
• Strong background in Six Sigma methodologies; DFSS experience is highly desired
• Opto-mechanical expertise, including statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement techniques
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD software (preferred but not required)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 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

Expected Compensation

$88,000 - $240,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits