Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Ropes
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$88k–$198k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Serve as the lead technical expert within the SIE organization for advanced polymer and textile systems, driving the manufacturing maturity of functional soft goods that integrate directly with complex electromechanical assemblies
- Use empirical data to collaborate with the Design team, driving changes that result in a mature, achievable, and manufacturable specification
- Create the comprehensive technical package with suppliers, including material specifications, construction details, critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters, and required test procedures
- Identify, evaluate, and lead the technical development of world-class suppliers capable of executing soft goods manufacturing, complex textiles assembly, elastomers lamination and over molding
- Drive supplier process development for complex softgoods and textile assemblies, focusing on pattern engineering, cutting, stitching/sewing tolerances, and the integration of technical fabrics to ensure durability and precise fit
- Lead technical industrialization for textile overmolding and lamination processes, optimizing molding parameters and curing cycles to achieve critical adhesion between substrates and elastomers without compromising material integrity
- Communicate project status, risks, and technical recommendations clearly and consistently to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a structured manner
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Science, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechancial Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis and tools such as JMP or Minitab
- Demonstrated experience in a supplier-facing technical role
- Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer working with complex materials or components
- Proficient in JMP, minitab
- Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently, hands on and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
- Domestic and international travel (expected 30% of the time) is required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice
- Strong technical understanding of textile production and polymer processing (molding, casting, lamination), and material properties (mechanical, adhesion, wear mechanics)
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Other financial benefits
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) 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 - $198,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits