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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chemicals & Coatings

Tesla

Tesla

Other Engineering
Fremont, CA, USA
USD 104k-156k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 16, 2025
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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chemicals & Coatings

Job Category Supply Chain
Location Fremont, California
Req. ID 241468
Job Type Full-time
What to Expect
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.
What You’ll Do
  • Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
  • 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
  • Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers and lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
  • Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements 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
  • 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
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of assembly plant experience supporting polymer/adhesive development in Tier 1 or Tier 2 role or similar experience in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
  • Ability to deep dive into issues analytically and in real world settings to solve issues on technical level and system level. Practical approach to problem solving
  • Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes and understanding design principles
  • Possess demonstrable leadership abilities and can communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
  • Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise manner Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis
  • An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice, both internationally and domestically
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)
  • 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

    $104,000 - $156,000/annual salary + 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.



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