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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interiors

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
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 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
  • Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
  • Ability 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
    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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