Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, validate, and monitor quality systems at the suppliers to ensure products and processes meet or exceed Tesla requirements
• Work closely with dedicated Supply Chain Manager (SCM) to select appropriate suppliers by conducting detailed assessments of their manufacturing capabilities thru audits and/or benchmarking
• Guide suppliers in developing robust processes and implementing controls to guarantee production efficiency of metallic raw materials with less waste involved to promote cost optimization
• Drive production launch readiness and line qualification using Tesla’s Qualification Process (TQP), ensuring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and quality targets are met during production
• Provide inputs on new and alternative materials or processing methods for improved design, manufacturability and cost reductions
• 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
• Problem solving skills and deep dive into true root cause investigations and drive solutions based on data

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
• 2 – 5+ years of relevant experience (manufacturing of raw metallic materials, aerospace, consumer electronics industries, automotive preferred)
• Proficient in performing drawing reviews, GD&T (tolerance stack-ups), understanding metrology and statistical data analysis (SPC, DOE, sampling plans, and basic CAD skills)
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards, and tools (ISO9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, etc.)
• Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques and direct supplier activities at the upper management level
• Excellent team building skills in dealing with peers, suppliers and other stakeholders from various functional areas
• Local and International travel with an average of 30-40% travel, possibly on short notice