Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Robotics & Actuators

$116,000 - $252,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Supplier Industrialization Engineer at Tesla plays a crucial role in the development and qualification of critical components at suppliers. This position involves effective communication with both internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality parts to support rapid product development and launches. The engineer will lead various industrialization activities, focusing on improving supplier processes and ensuring compliance with Tesla's quality standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Quality Systems, particularly PPAP/APQP processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection.
• Demonstrable leadership abilities and previous experience managing safety critical parts.
• 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 manner.
• Familiarity with SPC and data analysis.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including 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.