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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Wire Harness

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
What to Expect

Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: delivering on time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla's production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.


What You'll Do
  • Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
  • Develop, manage, audit, improve, and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
  • Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers
  • Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
  • Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
  • Be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
  • Be 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
  • 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
  • Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction
  • Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality

What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of experience working with wire harness or other power distribution systems
  • Knowledge or experience in PPAP/APQP Quality Systems
  • In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
  • Previous experience managing safety critical parts, wiring harnesses, and power distribution commodities
  • Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
  • Proven results in meeting customer requirements and expectations
  • Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
  • Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
  • An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice


Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, 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
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid 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
  • 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 - $198,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $88,000 - $198,000

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