Tesla · 2 months ago
Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Synthetic Ropes
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $197K/yrTesla is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer for their Electromechanical and High Voltage Electronics Supplier Industrialization team, which focuses on the development and qualification of complex assembly processes at suppliers. The role involves leading technical industrialization for innovative rope systems, ensuring designs are manufacturable and collaborating with design teams and suppliers to deliver effective solutions.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the lead technical expert within the SIE organization for advanced fiber and High-performance synthetic fiber ropes manufacturing processes
Use empirical data to collaborate with the Design team, driving changes that result in a mature, achievable, and manufacturable specification
Create the comprehensive technical package with suppliers, including material specifications, construction details, critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters, and required test procedures
Identify, evaluate, and lead the technical development of world-class suppliers for high-performance synthetic ropes (e.g., UHMWPE, Aramid, etc.)
Drive supplier process development, including material selection, braiding/twisting parameters, coating application, treatment and curing, in-line inspections, and end-of-line testing
Communicate project status, risks, and technical recommendations clearly and consistently to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a structured manner
Qualification
Required
Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis and tools such as JMP or Minitab
Demonstrated experience in a supplier-facing technical role
Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer working with complex materials or components
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies
Self-motivated and the ability to work independently, hands on and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
Domestic and international travel (expected 30% of the time) is required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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