Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supply Chain Manager - Capex, Optimus High Pressure Die Casting Tooling

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
At least 5 years of technical experience in high-pressure die-casting dies and casting tooling, such as die design/build, tooling-supplier technical roles, or manufacturing engineering focused on high-pressure die-casting die prove-out, validation, and supplier technical issues.
At least 5 years of experience in supplier management for production tooling within a high-complexity, high-volume manufacturing environment; high-pressure die-casting or die-casting tooling is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to validate supplier quotes and perform tooling cost estimation and should-cost or cost-breakdown analysis on die and tooling proposals.
Ability to work from tooling drawings, steel layouts, and validation plans with Tooling Engineering and suppliers.
Proven track record leading commercial negotiations.
Experience with quality and launch discipline, such as Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process or equivalent, and supplier performance in new product introduction/ramp.
Demonstrated ability to deliver cost reductions, schedule adherence, and supplier performance improvements in a fast-paced, first-of-its-kind program.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing of precision high-pressure die-casting dies and related casting production tooling.
Execute global sourcing strategies, including supplier identification, benchmarking, and capacity planning.
Drive commercial negotiations covering pricing, contracts, scope, and change management to achieve favorable total cost and terms across the supply base.
Own capital expenditure project execution, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and proactive risk mitigation.
Build and use should-cost models to analyze supplier proposals.
Manage and improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
Collaborate with Tooling Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure program execution.
Validate supplier tooling quotes for technical scope, completeness, and commercial assumptions.
Run should-cost analysis and tooling cost estimation to benchmark proposals and support negotiation and award decisions.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in supplier management for production tooling, with high-pressure die-casting or die-casting tooling preferred.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	Austin, Texas
Requisition ID	278762
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>We are seeking a Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Supply Chain Manager focused on high-pressure die casting (HPDC) tooling to lead global sourcing and supplier execution for casting tooling in direct support of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot program and internal HPDC manufacturing. This role pairs deep technical knowledge of HPDC tooling with commercial sourcing—partnering with Tooling Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality on build, tryout, validation, and ramp while owning supplier assessments, supplier quote validation, should-cost analysis, and tooling cost estimation. Tooling Engineering retains design release and validation sign-off; you drive supplier-facing technical and commercial execution. Reporting to the Group Manager, you ensure alignment on cost, quality, and schedule in a fast-moving Optimus program.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing of precision HPDC dies and related casting production tooling. Execute global sourcing strategies, including supplier identification, benchmarking, and capacity planning
Drive high-stakes commercial negotiations (pricing, contracts, scope, and change management) to achieve best total cost and terms across the supply base
Own CapEx project execution, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and proactive risk mitigation. Build and leverage should-cost models to perform rigorous cost analysis of supplier proposals
Manage and elevate supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Tooling Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure seamless program execution
Validate supplier tooling quotes for technical scope, completeness, and commercial assumptions
Run should-cost analysis and tooling cost estimation to benchmark proposals and support negotiation and award decisions

Job Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
5+ years of technical experience in HPDC dies and casting tooling (die design/build, tooling supplier technical roles, or manufacturing engineering with primary focus on HPDC die prove-out, validation, and supplier technical issues)
5+ years of experience in supplier management for production tooling (HPDC / die casting tooling preferred) within a high-complexity, high-volume manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to validate supplier quotes and perform tooling cost estimation and should-cost / cost breakdown analysis on die and tooling proposals
Ability to work from tooling drawings, steel layouts, and validation plans with Tooling Engineering and suppliers. Proven track record leading commercial negotiations
Experience with quality and launch discipline (APQP/PPAP or equivalent) and supplier performance in NPI/ramp
Demonstrated ability to deliver cost reductions, schedule adherence, and supplier performance improvements in a fast-paced, first-of-its-kind program

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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