Supplier Industrialization Engineer

The Supplier Industrialization Engineer Manfufacturing line set up is a key role responsible for designing automation lines with automation line equipment suppliers thus driving efficiency and cost reduction in manufacturing processes. This expert will critically assess production line assembly concepts, ensuring suppliers are not overcharging in RFQs, and collaborate with equipment integrators to implement cutting-edge solutions that reduce cycle time and labor dependency.

Responsibilities

• Production Line Optimization: Conduct in-depth reviews of production line assembly concepts in RFQs, identifying opportunities to automate and optimize labor-intensive processes, and preventing supplier overcharging
• Collaboration with Integrators: Partner closely with equipment integrators to design and refine assembly lines, tooling, fixtures, and gauges, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Automation Implementation: Lead efforts to identify and integrate automation solutions, significantly reducing reliance on manual labor and enhancing overall production efficiency
• Cost Reduction: Drive substantial cost savings by ensuring accurate RFQ assessments, optimizing tooling and processes, and eliminating unnecessary expenses
• Advanced CAD Review: Utilize SolidWorks, Catia to rigorously review and enhance line designs, CAD models, and simulations, ensuring they meet stringent cost and efficiency standards
• Manufacturing Expertise: Leverage deep expertise in manufacturing processes and cost structures to inform decisions that improve productivity and reduce costs
• Analytical Excellence: Apply sharp analytical skills to uncover cost-saving opportunities, providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Catia, UGNX) and automation technologies. Able to design fixtures, stations in CAD - Catia, solidworks
• Strong expertise in manufacturing processes, assembly line design, and cost management
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with equipment integrators and optimize production line tools and systems
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Independent and proactive, with strong team collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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


Expected Compensation

$80,000 - $300,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.