Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Description:
Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical raw materials, component production and qualification activities at suppliers. This role will be responsible for selecting, qualifying, scaling battery cell materials (focuses on cathode, e.g. NCM and its precursor) manufacturing processes and quality system at Tesla supplier locations. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla, taking new battery designs from initial concept through into full production.
The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.

Responsibilities:
Review/setup, qualify& scale process flow for cathode/precursor material manufacturing

Monitor production output at existing facilities and support expansion programs with existing suppliers

Setup In-process QC, OQC and corresponding IQC material quality controls; qualify/improve/develop required metrology for the same

Work together with suppliers on production process optimization and quality yield improvement. e.g. Metalic Impurity control

Support material/production related FA @ Supplier location

Project management activities at supplier locations and ensure all required milestones are meeting Tesla product qualification on time

Act as a technical contact point for battery cathode material manufacturing processes and co-ordinate activities within internal and external teams

Requirements:
Degree in Chemical Engineering or Material Science and Engineering, or equivalent experience and 2+ years of industrial experience in battery cathode manufacturing process & quality control

Experience in characterizing powder materials properties, PSD, SSA, Press density, morphology by SEM, etc.

Experience in developing IPQC/OQC/IQC quality controls, metrology qualification for cell materials

Must be well versed in statistical data analysis & process capability analysis, including GRR, Cpk, yield, etc.

Working knowledge of battery cell manufacturing requirements, cell performance requirements and corresponding relationship to cathode material characteristics. Experience in high volume manufacturing is desired

Good communication and presentation skills

Ability to travel – 30%.

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
$132,000 - $240,000/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.