Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Energy Power Equipment

Description:
As part of the Tesla Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE) team for Energy Power Equipment parts, you will be responsible for critical substation power equipment and top level assembly development, processes, qualification and life cycle activities within the supply chain. 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 power equipment into Tesla’s deployment processes to enable rapid development cycles, product launches and stable production.

Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, direct and conduct supplier industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
Develop, manage, audit and improve supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing, assembly and quality control processes from the development phase to qualification and mass production
Accountable for supplier audits to ensure suppliers' ability to meet performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers through conducting and implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis and drive design solutions during early design phase with Design Engineering team
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements and Critical to Quality (CTQ) items that drive robust supplier processes to meet requirements from Design, Quality and Deployment teams
Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
Drive supplier improvements in materials, design, manufacturability, quality or cost reduction
Manage supplier quality performance and work closely with Field Quality teams to address Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) involving design and/or process changes to ensure actions are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers
Domestic and International travel (average of 30 - 40% of the time) is required to engage with suppliers, possibly on short notice

Requirements:
5+ years of experience supporting high and medium voltage substation equipment or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role. Will accept a master’s degree in same fields with 3-year work experience
Minimum 3-year experience in Quality Systems (PPAP/APQP), NPI, and product inspection/testing
3-year experience with 3D CAD, DFM, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); statistical process control (SPC) a plus
Experience with Testing/Commissioning MV+HV Equipment is a plus
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
Previous experience managing safety critical parts
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, hands on and in a fast-paced environment
Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
Strong technical writing and discussion ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner

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