Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Interior Seats & Trim

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of experience, or equivalent experience is required.
At least 5 years of assembly plant experience working directly with seat components such as trim, foam, frames, PIP injection molding, or similar, in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role is required.
Demonstrable leadership abilities and previous experience managing safety-critical parts are required.
The candidate must be able to communicate with and direct supplier activities at the management level, demonstrate results meeting customer requirements and expectations, and define and execute projects using project management techniques.
Strong technical writing ability and the ability to explain complex issues concisely and plainly are required.
Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis is required.
The candidate must be able to travel an average of 30–40%, possibly on short notice.

Responsibilities

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.
Drive negotiations for piece price and product development to ensure Tesla pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations and Supplier Industrialization standards for best-in-class quality.
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams, and provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers.
Conduct supplier audits to assess their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations; comprehensively analyze seat trim and/or seat foam issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to determine performance specifications and supplier metrics, and provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.
Guide suppliers in developing robust processes and procedures to promote efficient 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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Quality Systems, including PPAP/APQP processes, is a plus.
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection is a plus.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	269636
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 and product launches.

Job Responsibilities

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
Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams and provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers
Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations and analyze the Seat Trim and/or Seat Foam issues comprehensively to promptly determine the accurate root cause and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics while providing input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction
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

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of experience or equivalent experience
5+ years of assembly plant experience working directly with Seat components like Trim, Foam, Frames, PIP injection molding, or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes; In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; Previous experience managing safety critical parts
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level; Proven results in meeting customer requirements and expectations; Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
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; 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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