Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Camera & Lens

About the role

Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Camera & Lens | Tesla (Supply Chain)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 263908 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Join Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team for Camera and Lens components within the Top Level Assembly (TLA) Electronics group. In this pivotal role, you'll drive the industrialization of camera modules, lenses (including single lenses and coatings), and related supply chain processes for Tesla's innovative projects.

You'll manage end-to-end product lifecycle in the supply chain—from early design quality assessments with engineering teams, to supplier sourcing, process development, qualification, and ongoing quality control. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust, high-performance products that power Tesla's cutting-edge technologies.

If you're passionate about optics, manufacturing excellence, and thriving in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to shape and drive the future of vision for Tesla products.

What You'll Do

• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to optimize camera module and lens designs for robust performance and manufacturability
• Conduct design risk assessments using optical simulation tools, statistical methods, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to enhance product reliability and image quality
• Optimize design solutions in the early phases to achieve superior performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Partner with Tesla's Design, Image Quality, Testing, Reliability (REL), and Supplier teams to define performance specifications and key supplier metrics
• Manage supplier performance in quality, on-time delivery, and production capacity, driving continuous improvements in operations, scalability, cost, and quality
• Lead supplier audits for camera modules and lenses to verify compliance with performance, delivery, and reliability standards
• Oversee supplier manufacturing process development, launch readiness for new products, and design changes, ensuring seamless integration
• Guide suppliers in establishing robust processes and procedures for efficient, high-yield production of conforming products
• Validate supplier corrective actions for design or process changes, ensuring they are sustainable and applied across relevant manufacturing lines and suppliers
• Recommend new or alternative materials to improve design, manufacturability, or cost-effectiveness

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lens and camera design and manufacturing (including auto-focus lens designs such as VCM,Actuator design and processes, single lens and coating processes), supply chain management
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%), including on short notice, to engage with contract manufacturers
• Proficiency with optical simulation tools such as Zemax (preferred) or Code V, conduct comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and camera module, including hands-on analysis to assess and improve design quality, improve image performance (e.g. MTF, distortion, straylight/fare/ghost), and components like Lens coating, Single lens, Lens and full camera modules
• Hands-on experience in assembly processes for lenses and coating, camera module, Active Alignment (AA), UV curing, dispensing, camera module assembly, and Optical End-of-Line (EOL) testing
• In-depth knowledge about image sensor, image quality metrics, testing, statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP or Minitab), predictive modeling, and applications
• Practical experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Strong background in Six Sigma methodologies; DFSS experience is highly desired
• Opto-mechanical expertise, including statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement techniques
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD software (preferred but not required)

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$88,000 - $240,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.