What to Expect
Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is 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: deliver on-time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.
What You’ll Do
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
What You’ll Bring
Experience managing safety critical parts, Wiring harness, Power distribution commodities
BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
Quality Systems Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
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 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice
Ideally have experience around PPAP / APQP processes