Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Top Level Assembly Electronics

About the role

Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Top Level Assembly Electronics | Tesla (Supply Chain)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 258207 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Supplier Industrial Engineer for Low Voltage TLA modules, will Manage industrialization of Autopilot Infotainment parts, including Audio, Telemetry and Sensors. Responsible to scale to manufacturing at Suppliers working with Tesla Engineering teams for Automotive, Energy and Robotics and Data centers

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers, Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
• Review 2D,3D CAD Mechanical Drawings and conduct DFM with suppliers
• Execute qualification activities, required for product release PPAP
• Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
• Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics
• Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
• 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
• Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction
• Soft Skills Required Highly motivated, proactive engineer Strong in Analytical Skills, Presentation Skill Strong communication skills with international teams. Strong Problem-Solving Skills Strong Interpersonal skills Experience working with International OEM/Supplier
• Able to work independently and under high pressure, an average of 50 - 60% travel, possibly on short notice

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Material/Manufacturing Engineering
• 3 - 7 Years Experience in Automotive Top Level Assembly Component Development preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas.
• Experience in Quality Systems and PPAP/APQP processes
• Well versed with new product development and customer launch DFMEA & PFMEA and DFM
• Ability to learn new skills and processes, in development simulation methods and tools - Knowledge of simulation tools, design tools and methodologies, mechanical systems
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
• Knowledge of Plastic, Metal, Part Design, Tooling, and Manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Automation in Manufacturing assembly, EOL testing of Electronic Modules
• Must be proficient with SPC and data analysis and have experience in using Statistical Software packages like Minitab or JMP, MS office, especially for Excel and PPT

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 - $198,000/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.