Tesla · 2 months ago
Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Camera Cleaning
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $197K/yr
5+ years expTesla’s Supplier Industrialization TLA team is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer specializing in camera cleaning systems. This role focuses on the end-to-end product lifecycle management in the supply chain, from early design quality assessments with internal teams to industrialization and quality control with suppliers.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) for camera cleaning products, optimize design solutions to achieve robust performance
Perform design risk assessments using mechanical/fluid dynamic simulations, statistical methods, and DFSS to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability
Develop optical-safe cleaning methods, including fluid (wet) and mechanical (dry) cleaning, or combined approaches, and explore innovative cleaning technologies for automated, integrated exterior camera cleaning systems
Analyze material compatibility and fluid dynamics to select appropriate cleaning agents, surfaces, and system components
Develop/validate cleaning protocols and troubleshoot process inefficiencies via root-cause analysis
Optimize design solutions in early phases for superior performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Collaborate with Tesla's Design, Image Quality, Testing, Reliability, and Supplier teams to define performance specifications and key supplier metrics
Manage supplier performance in quality, on-time delivery, and production capacity, driving continuous improvements in operations, scalability, cost, and quality
Lead supplier audits for camera modules and lenses to verify compliance with performance, delivery, and reliability standards
Oversee supplier manufacturing process development, launch readiness for new products, and design changes, ensuring seamless integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Optical Engineering (or equivalent experience with exceptional ability)
Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or mechanical engineering, with a focus on camera cleaning systems (fluid, mechanical, combined or advanced technologies like ultrasonic cleaning)
Practical experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and fluid dynamic analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent)
Expertise in fluid dynamics and mechanical design, including fluid delivery mechanisms (e.g. nozzles), pressure systems, and integration with cleaning systems
Mechanical background with Proficient in GD&T, 3D CAD software, statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement techniques
Experience in material compatibility assessment (cleaning agents, surfaces, plastics)
Experience in plastic materials, cleaning agents, injection molding, fluid dynamics, and supplier audits. Camera cleaning supplier development and management experience
Knowledge of material science and chemistry to ensure cleaning agents preserve optical coatings, hydrophobic, and anti-reflective properties of lenses and glass
Understanding of lens properties, coatings, and image quality metrics to maintain camera clarity and performance post-cleaning
Solid experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP/Minitab) and practical application of Six Sigma (DFSS experience desired)
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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