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: delivering 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

Be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations

Be 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

Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality

What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience working with wire harness or other power distribution systems

Knowledge or experience in PPAP/APQP Quality Systems

In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection

Previous experience managing safety critical parts, wiring harnesses, and power distribution commodities

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

Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner

An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice

Benefits
Compensation and 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

$88,000 - $198,000/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.

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