Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Ropes

Description:
Tesla’s Electronics Supplier Industrialization team is looking for a subject matter expert to lead the technical industrialization of our innovative Robotic wearable system. This is a pivotal role that bridges the gap between design, materials science, and high-volume manufacturing. You will be a critical collaborator influencing the design for manufacturability to ensure it is mature, testable, and manufacturable from the outset. You will use your expertise in textiles engineering and polymer science to characterize proposed designs, identify performance gaps, develop the process and collaborate with the Design team and external suppliers to deliver a robust, achievable solution.

Responsibilities:
Serve as the lead technical expert within the SIE organization for advanced polymer and textile systems, driving the manufacturing maturity of functional soft goods that integrate directly with complex electromechanical assemblies
Use empirical data to collaborate with the Design team, driving changes that result in a mature, achievable, and manufacturable specification
Create the comprehensive technical package with suppliers, including material specifications, construction details, critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters, and required test procedures
Identify, evaluate, and lead the technical development of world-class suppliers capable of executing soft goods manufacturing, complex textiles assembly, elastomers lamination and over molding
Drive supplier process development for complex softgoods and textile assemblies, focusing on pattern engineering, cutting, stitching/sewing tolerances, and the integration of technical fabrics to ensure durability and precise fit
Lead technical industrialization for textile overmolding and lamination processes, optimizing molding parameters and curing cycles to achieve critical adhesion between substrates and elastomers without compromising material integrity
Communicate project status, risks, and technical recommendations clearly and consistently to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a structured manner

Requirements:
Degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Science, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechancial Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis and tools such as JMP or Minitab
Demonstrated experience in a supplier-facing technical role
Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer working with complex materials or components
Proficient in JMP, minitab
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies
Self-motivated and the ability to work independently, hands on and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
Domestic and international travel (expected 30% of the time) is required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice
Demonstrated industrial experiences specifically working with soft goods, footwear, elastomers, or complex textile over molded assemblies
Strong technical understanding of textile production and polymer processing (molding, casting, lamination), and material properties (mechanical, adhesion, wear mechanics)

Compensation & Benefits:
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 + benefitsPay 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.