Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interior Seats & Trim

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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
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
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams and provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers
Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations and analyze the Seat Trim and/or Seat Foam issues comprehensively to promptly determine the accurate root cause and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics while providing input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction
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

Requirements:
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of experience or equivalent experience
5+ years of assembly plant experience working directly with Seat components like Trim, Foam, Frames, PIP injection molding, or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes; In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; Previous experience managing safety critical parts
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

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.