Tesla's Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain Operations team is responsible for component development, part and process qualification activities, quality management, and continuous improvement activities at suppliers and internally. The Supplier Quality Program Manager role requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, tracking and reporting of performance to goal, developing systems and teams to manage quality, delivery, cost savings, and on-the-spot critical decision making. This is truly a cross-functional role that will work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Plant Quality groups on priorities across Tesla's business sectors and the successful candidate will be expected to drive successful, on time project delivery, operate as a self-starter, and take ownership of all areas impacting part quality.
- Support the Supplier Industrialization and Supplier Quality teams in the launch and approval processes for products shipped to Tesla
- Work collaboratively with all engineering stakeholders through the various stages of the project: Sourcing, APQP, Testing, and delivery at volume production
- Drive vendor partnership working closely with supply chain and purchasing team and ensure alignment on engineering requirements, scope, schedule and cost
- Drive requirements and solutions with all internal stakeholders such as Purchasing, Design Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams for the success of the project
- Support analysis teams with problem solving, tracking of open issues, and timely disposition of all defective materials
- Track supplier requested change control to ensure timely disposition by internal stake holders, response to suppliers, and implementation
- Participate as requested in other project / program activities to support Tesla's growth and quality strategy
- Relevant experience in managing multiple tasks with cross-functional teams
- Relevant experience in a product development environment - hi-tech, consumer goods or automotive preferred
- Excellent analytical and communication skills. Must be able not only collect data and information, but also to analyze, identify and escalate risks, clearly summarize status and key issues as well as recommend next steps
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders.
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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)