Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supply Chain Cost Engineer

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Three to ten years of product cost engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or technology environment.
Strong analytical skills in cost modeling, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making; proficiency in Python, SQL, MATLAB, and/or advanced Excel.
Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, material costs, and direct procurement.
Strong verbal, written, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex cost topics simply and influence stakeholders and suppliers.
A proven problem-solving track record of measurable cost savings and ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine bottom-up should-cost models across manufacturing processes and products to support procurement strategy, design decisions, and make-versus-buy decisions.
Identify supply-chain cost drivers from raw materials through manufacturing and logistics, using process knowledge of capital expenditures, labor, materials, and other inputs affecting total cost.
Lead value engineering with engineering and supply chain to optimize materials, processes, and designs for cost without sacrificing quality, safety, or performance.
Build and maintain cost and spend databases at capital expenditure and component level for transparent, repeatable visibility.
Partner with program management, engineering, supply chain, and finance to set and achieve cost targets from concept through ramp; support new product introduction and engineering-change cost estimates.
Track program spend, report budget status and variances, and standardize cost-down reporting between engineering and finance.
Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices, building analytical tools, and mentoring on cost engineering methods.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in automotive, hardware or technology products, or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
Experience in value engineering, lean manufacturing, or teardowns is a plus.
Experience with should-costing and visualization tools such as aPriori, Tableau, or Power BI is preferred.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	278022
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We are looking for a Supply Chain Cost Engineer who will support the Direct Global Procurement team by developing advanced should-cost models, analytical tools, and systems so we can make first-principles-based decisions on our spend. This role sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and Finance—and will give you broad exposure across different vehicle systems and commodities. </p><p>This role demands analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and a relentless focus on delivering measurable cost improvements without compromising quality or performance. We are looking for people who deliver results and raise the bar every day, all at Tesla speed. A successful candidate is technically strong, relentlessly drives out inefficiencies, is innovative, and can communicate complex topics simply. We work hard and operate as one team. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Develop and refine bottom-up should-cost models across different manufacturing processes and products to support procurement strategy, design decisions, make-vs-buy, etc.
Identify cost drivers across the supply chain—raw materials through manufacturing and logistics—using deep process knowledge of CapEx, labor, materials, and other inputs that drive total cost
Lead value engineering with engineering and supply chain to optimize materials, processes, and designs for cost without sacrificing quality, safety, or performance
Build and maintain cost and spend databases at CapEx and component level for transparent, repeatable visibility
Partner with program management, engineering, supply chain, and finance to set and hit cost targets from concept through ramp; support NPI and engineering-change cost estimates
Track program spend, report budget status and variances, standardize cost-down reporting between engineering and finance
Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices, building analytical tools, and mentoring on cost engineering methods

Job Requirements

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
3–10 years of experience in product cost engineering in a fast-paced manufacturing or tech environment; automotive, hardware/tech products, or advanced manufacturing preferred
Strong analytical skills in cost modeling, financial analysis, and data-driven decisions; proficient in Python, SQL, MATLAB, and/or advanced Excel
Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, material costs, and direct procurement; experience in value engineering, lean manufacturing, teardowns, etc., is a plus
Strong verbal, written, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to explain complex cost topics simply and influence stakeholders and suppliers
Proven problem-solver with a results-oriented track record of measurable cost savings; thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities
Experience with should-costing and visualization tools like aPriori, Tableau, Power BI, etc. is preferred

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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