Job Description

Tesla\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.

\xc2\xb7 Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team.

\xc2\xb7 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.

\xc2\xb7 Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers; Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.

\xc2\xb7 Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.

\xc2\xb7 Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.

\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.

\xc2\xb7 Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes.

\xc2\xb7 Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products.

\xc2\xb7 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.

\xc2\xb7 Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.

\xc2\xb7 BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Material/Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability.

\xc2\xb7 5+ years of assembly plant experience supporting plastic/machining/casting/stamping/harness/PCBA or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role.

\xc2\xb7 Experience in Quality Systems and PPAP/APQP processes.

\xc2\xb7 In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection.

\xc2\xb7 Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; Previous experience managing safety critical parts.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas.

\xc2\xb7 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.

\xc2\xb7 Good at data analysis, familiar with MS office, especially for Excel and PPT

\xc2\xb7 English is capable to communicate with foreign stakeholders

\xc2\xb7 Able to work independently and under high pressure, an average of 50 - 60% travel, possibly on short notice.

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