Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interiors

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
• Develop, manage, audit and improve supplier planning and execution of manufacturing process, assembly techniques and quality controls from the advanced development phase to mass production
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
• Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
• Track Supplier key metrics like safety stocks and OEE for critical suppliers and products on sustaining programs
• Collaborate with Tesla Design & validation team to define the validation requirement to meet product performance specifications
• Accountable for 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
• Drive supplier’s quality issues to ensure they implement robust & sustainable corrective actions and implement lesson learnt for similar product and process

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of assembly plant experience supporting mechanical component manufacturing as Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
• Experience in Vehicle Interior components like Cockpit module, Headliners, Hard trims, Center Consoles, Seats, or Door Trims is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
• Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Capacity Verification / Run at Rate and OEE analysis
• Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis
• Able to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• Able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
• Previous experience managing safety critical parts
• An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$108,000 - $198,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits