Supply Chain Manager, High Voltage PCBA

About the role

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• Supply Chain Manager, High Voltage PCBA
• Job Category
• Supply Chain
• Location
• PALO ALTO, California
• Req. ID
• 286793
• Job Type
• Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an exceptional Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead electronics hardware sourcing for our most exciting and transformative products. In this role, you'll develop, refine, and execute sourcing strategies for PCBAs, custom mechanical parts, and finished assemblies. By ensuring access to advanced technologies at the most competitive terms and costs, you will play a pivotal role in commercializing tomorrow's innovations.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in sourcing, to include contract manufacturing, PCBA, mechanical fabrication, and semiconductor supply chains. Reporting to the Supply Chain Group Manager, you'll also serve as a key sourcing partner for Tesla's engineering groups.

By fostering robust relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams, you'll drive cost, quality, and delivery performance as you continuously strive to optimize the total cost of ownership. At Tesla, our fast-paced, dynamic environment demands flexibility and adaptability.

We're looking for a talented self-starter with a balance of sourcing expertise, technical inclination, and motivation to thrive in an impactful and visible role.

What You’ll Do

Own the RFx Process: Lead the end-to-end RFx cycle, including preparing and issuing RFQ(s) to potential manufacturing and supply partners; performing thorough analysis and evaluation of responses; driving negotiations for optimal terms; advocating a path and securing internal approvals; and nominating the selected partner(s) that meet Tesla’s strategic objectives

• Collaborate on Product Launches: Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to orchestrate seamless New Product Introduction (NPI) and efficient scaling to mass production
• Build Category Strategies: Develop, align, and execute comprehensive category strategies to meet Tesla’s long-term supply chain objectives and effectively partner with stakeholders to inform and influence executive-level decisions
• Become a Category Expert: Gain a deep understanding of the supply base; fabrication and assembly processes, materials, lead times, global trends and dynamics, emerging technologies, and other nuances to enable proactive decision-making
• Assess and Mitigate Risks: Evaluate global supply chain risks and develop robust contingency plans to support Tesla's high-volume production requirements
• Contract Management: Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and related contracts are in place before initiating business
• Develop Supplier Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators and monitoring processes for selected suppliers, to enable visibility to trends, risks, and opportunities

Experience and education

5+ years in sourcing or procurement for PCBA, mechanical, or electronics manufacturing; a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience

Strategic sourcing

Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business goals and deliver measurable impact

Analytical mindset

Strong data-driven decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills; thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines

Communication and negotiation

Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; able to influence stakeholders across multiple teams and levels

Cross-functional collaboration

Works with engineering, operations, finance, and legal to drive alignment and execute sourcing strategies

Supplier management

Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships that support strategic collaboration and mutual growth

Technical and functional depth

Manages core PCBA manufacturing, material planning, inventory control, should-cost analysis, and risk management; understands the PCBA process (SMT, through-hole, testing, final assembly); knows key automotive semiconductors, including MCUs, SoCs, and power electronics (MOSFETs, IGBTs)

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

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

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 $132,000 - $198,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

• Pay 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.

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