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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Cell

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
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. This position will be responsible for sustaining and improving supplier product quality using collaborative efforts to accomplish this task. 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 (e.g. 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
  • Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers
  • 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
  • Ability to dive deep into processes to identify root cause related to process equipment, metrology system, quality procedures and fix the same on time
  • 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
  • Background in Statistical Process Control, Capability Analysis (Cp, Cpk), MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans
  • In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
  • Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
  • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment with ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
  • 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
    Compensation and 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 - $162,000/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.

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    Salary : $88,000 - $162,000

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