Tesla · 8 hours ago
Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $198K/yr
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to manage critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. This role involves planning and directing industrialization activities, leading supplier improvements, and ensuring high-quality production processes.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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
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
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in supply chain management, or commodity management
Technical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes
Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions
Excellent negotiator; Experience with mechanical and/or electrical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
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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Funding
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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