Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Solar

Description:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Industrialization Engineer to support our solar product development teams, manufacturing team and partners in supply chain in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. The Supplier Industrialization Engineer builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams, manufacturing team and suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

They work toward supplier’s capability and quality system are well understood to meet our product technical, quality and cost requirement by leveraging their knowledge of the product and industry standard to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers.

Responsibilities:
Create and maintain schedules for photovoltaic cell development projects according to Tesla specifications, including all activities necessary for development of industry-leading products
Verify effectiveness of supplier quality systems by performing supplier audits and use data to score suppliers
Validate and improve supplier processes within Tesla Qualification Process, including establishing inspection standards, studying supplier capacity and capability, and analyzing measurement systems
Coordinate with Design Engineering, Reliability, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers relating to product changes, quality performance, and corrective actions
Perform pre-shipment inspections of cell products at supplier locations and first article inspections at Tesla, and ongoing monitoring of supplier process and reliability testing data
Assist with contract negotiations by providing or analyzing relevant data related to provisions
Drive cost reductions and product optimizations through synthesis of supplier data and Tesla product requirements, supporting new specification development and proposing changes to improve existing specifications

Requirements:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related Solar product development or operation experience in Ingot, wafer and cell or equivalent experience
Knowledge of solar product related mat’l and process such as sliver paste, chemical used and cell manufacturing process
Knowledge of electrical systems, electronics, and failure modes of electronics
Analytical skills using Excel, JMP, SPC.  Versed in problem solving techniques including 8D methodology
Must be a self-starter and adaptable to a rapidly changing environmennt
Ability to travel to local and international suppliers 30-40% of the time, specifically China
Ability to speak, read or write in Mandarin Chinese preferred

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

As a part-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for:
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time
Tesla Babies program
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Pet Insurance

Expected Compensation
$108,000 - $198,000/annual salary + 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.