Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Thermals

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), supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality

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

Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics

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

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience

5 years of manufacturing experience supporting Thermal Systems for e.g. Current collector, Heat exchangers, Fans, Cooling tubes, Coolant Pumps, Hoses, Valves and familiarity with various manufacturing processes experience like injection molding, brazing, machining, casting, forging, assembly, and end of line performance

Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes

In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection

Possess demonstrable leadership abilities

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

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas

Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner. Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis

An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice

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

$108,000 - $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.

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