Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Battery Materials Quality, m/w/d, Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Quality EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeGrünheide (Mark), GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Material Science, and Engineering is required.
At least 5 years of industrial experience in high-volume battery material manufacturing processes and quality control is required.
Experience characterizing film material properties using stress-strain testing, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma analysis, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and contact angle measurement is required.
Experience developing in-process, outgoing, and incoming quality controls; qualifying metrology; and developing quality sampling methodologies for cell materials is required.
Proficiency in statistical data analysis and process capability analysis, including gauge repeatability and reproducibility, process capability index, and yield, is required.
Proficiency with data analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab is required.
Experience in supplier quality audits, driving failure analysis and corrective action efforts, and project management is required.
A solid understanding of design of experiments principles is required.
Working knowledge of battery cell manufacturing requirements, cell performance requirements, and their relationship to material characteristics is required.
Ability to travel 80% is required.
The candidate must uphold and promote sustainability principles, follow Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Policy and EMAS requirements, and foster continuous environmental improvement.
Strong communication and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

Apply manufacturing quality control knowledge to develop specific critical-to-quality requirements, measurement systems analysis, traceability, and maintenance procedures.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to define quality expectations, design for manufacturability, and certificate of analysis specifications.
Set up in-process, outgoing, and incoming quality controls for materials; qualify measurement methods; develop new metrology; and conduct supplier outgoing quality control and Tesla incoming quality control correlation analysis.
Establish procedures for and conduct audits covering initial supplier assessment, supplier quality, and sustaining audits; maintain the material information list and ensure timely closure with suppliers.
Conduct yield bridge analysis to guide quality and yield improvement.
Conduct design of experiments with material supplier industrialization engineers, complete data analysis and process capability analysis, and identify production capability gaps to guide process improvement.
Support material- and production-related failure analysis and execute corrective action plans with suppliers.
Manage project activities at supplier sites and ensure required milestones meet Tesla product qualification timelines.
Select, qualify, and scale battery cell material manufacturing processes and quality systems at supplier locations, focusing on materials including carbon nanotubes, conductive additives, carbon slurry, and ceramic slurry.
Work with internal and external organizations to take new battery designs from initial concept through full production.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	Grünheide (Mark), Brandenburg
Requisition ID	272786
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance. At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you! Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical raw materials, component production and qualification activities at suppliers. This role will be responsible for selecting, qualifying, scaling battery cell materials (focuses on various materials including carbon nanotubes, conductive additives, carbon slurry, and ceramic slurry) manufacturing processes and quality system at Tesla supplier locations. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla, taking new battery designs from initial concept through into full production. The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.

Job Responsibilities

Apply solid understanding of manufacturing quality control to develop specific CTQs, MSA, traceability, and maintainance procedures.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure proper definition of quality expectations, DFM, and CoA spec requirements.
Set up in process QC, OQC, and IQC material quality controls; Qualify measurement method and develop novel metrology; Conduct supplier OQC and Tesla IQC correlation analysis.
Establish procedures for and conduct audits covering initial supplier assessment, supplier quality, and sustaining audits; Maintain MIL and ensure timely closure with suppliers.
Conduct yield bridge analysis to guide quality and yield improvement;
Conduct DOEs together with material SIE engineers, complete data analysis and Cp/Cpk analysis to identify production capability gaps and guide process improvement.
Support material and production-related FA and execute corrective action plans with suppliers.
Manage project activities at supplier sites and ensure all required milestones meet Tesla product qualification timelines.

Job Requirements

BS/MS in Chemical, Material Science & engineering. 5+ years of industrial experience in high-volume battery material manufacturing process and quality control
Experience characterizing film materials properties, via stress-strain, FTIR, ICP, SEM, EDS, contact angle
Experience developing IPQC/OQC/IQC quality controls, metrology qualification, quality sampling methodologies for cell materials
Well-versed in statistical data analysis & process capability analysis, including GRR, Cpk, yield; proficient in data analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab
Experience in supplier quality audits, driving FACA efforts, project management, and solid understanding of DOE principles
Working knowledge of battery cell manufacturing requirements, cell performance requirements, and their relationship to material characteristics
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel – 80%
Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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