Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Solar

As part of the Tesla Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE) team you will be responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: delivering on time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla's production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.

• Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization related activities within the Tesla Solar supply chain team, mainly focusing on mechanical parts related to Solar manufacturing
• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers, Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
• Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Solar Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality teams. Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications
• Provide input on new or alternative materials, design concepts, manufacturing processes to improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction
• 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. 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
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
• Experience in supporting stamping, machining, casting or similar core mechanical fabrication processes
• Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; Previous experience managing complex, fast-moving projects
• Experience with 3D CAD, DFM, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), statistical process control (SPC) a plus
• Strong technical writing and discussion ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
• Ability to travel 30-40% on average, sometimes on short notice

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• 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

Expected Compensation

$108,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.