Supplier Industrialization Engineers - Electronics GA & Regional Support

Job Description

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p> <p>Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization TLA team (Top Level Assembly - Electronics) is responsible for critical components and electronic parts top level assembly processes development and qualification activities with suppliers. Provide end to end product life cycle management in supply chain, from early design quality assessment with design team, sourcing decision to industrialization and quality control activities with suppliers. This position involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making.  </p>

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback into our design
• Suppliers on Time Delivery performance.
• Supplier Quality Performance.
• Supplier Production Capacity (Operations management).
• 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

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain or mechanical engineering, electronic parts or PCBA top level assembly experience is preferred
• BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability.
• Practical experience of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design For Assembly (DFA)
• Solid knowledge of statistical analysis tools and applications (i.e. Minitab)
• Mechanical background with statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement technique
• Proficient in GD&T.
• Supplier development and management experience
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Hands on and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
• Domestic and international travel (expected 50% of the time) is required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice
• Fluent in English communication

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

· Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop

· E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas

· You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses

· We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

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.