Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Optimus

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of assembly plant experience supporting high-volume segmented motors, complex assembly, machining, lubrication, and end-of-line electrical testing systems or similar, in a Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering role.
Experience in Quality Systems is a plus, including PPAP/APQP processes.
Experience developing lines for planetary, strain wave (Harmonic Drives), cycloidal, ball screws, belt drives, lead screws, magnetic gear, and speed reduction systems with high specific torque (force), efficiency, and reliability.
Experience with torque and force sensing technologies and instrumentation, and thermal analysis and design for passive (natural convection) and active cooling.
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection.
Demonstrable leadership abilities and previous experience managing safety-critical parts and high-volume production.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build effective working relationships with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas.
Strong technical writing ability and ability to explain complex issues concisely and plainly.
Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis.
Ability to travel an average of 30–40%, possibly on short notice.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization 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 advanced development through mass-production qualification.
Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers and lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
Facilitate clarification and communication of technical requirements between suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.
Conduct supplier audits to assess suppliers’ ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to determine performance specifications and supplier metrics.
Lead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes.
Guide suppliers in developing robust processes and procedures for efficient production of high-quality products.
Validate supplier corrective actions involving design or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines or suppliers.
Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in Quality Systems, including PPAP/APQP processes.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	276466
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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 for the Optimus Actuators. 

Job Responsibilities

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; 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
Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics
Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness 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

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
5+ years of assembly plant experience supporting high volume segmented motors, complex assembly, machining, lubrication and end of line electrical testing systems or similar in a Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering role
Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes; Experience in developing lines for planetary, strain wave (Harmonics Drives), cycloidal, ball screws, belt drives, lead screws, magnetic gear, speed reduction systems with high specific torque (force), efficiency, and reliability
Experience with torque and force sensing technologies and instrumentation; Experience with thermal analysis and design for passive (natural convection) and active cooling
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection; Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; Previous experience managing safety critical parts and high volume production
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas
Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner. Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis
Ability to travel an average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice

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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