Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Castings & Extrusions, Semi

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. This role is specifically focused on the industrialization of cast components, especially chassis components such as knuckles and sub-frames.


Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, audit, improve and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing, assembly techniques, and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements and ideal performance specifications between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
• Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations and improving supplier manufacturing processes for new products and design changes
• 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
• Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction

Requirements

• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 2+ years of previous experience working on castings, especially in high pressure, structural or similar parts (e.g. Shock towers, sub-frames, door castings, etc.) is preferred
• 1+ years of experience in experience in working with castings tooling design and flow simulations will be preferred
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) & Inspection, SPC & data analysis, Quality systems & APQP processes is preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and have excellent team building and leadership skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
• Strong technical writing ability and the ability to explain complex issues in a concise manner
• An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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