Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Powertrain

Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for component development, part and process qualification activities, quality management, and continuous improvement activities at suppliers. The role involves effective communication with internal and external teams and aims to develop suppliers by teaching best practices for manufacturing and quality.

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, launch readiness for new products and design changes, and driving continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing and First Principals methods
• 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
• Participate in supplier DFM Review, guide suppliers in efficient use of poke-yokes, best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging, and correct tools or assembly equipment to use

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of assembly plant experience supporting electric motor, geartrain, and/or rotating assembly oil and lubrication systems or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
• Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
• Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; 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 and plain manner. Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis; An average of 40 - 60% travel, possibly on short notice