Tesla’s 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’s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches. Role includes an average of 50 - 70% travel, possibly on short notice.
What You’ll Do
* Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
* Develop new production lines at suppliers, 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
* Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers, Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
* Analyze new designs and determine any manufacturability concerns/solutions
* Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
* 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
* Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products
* Prevent defects and 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, and assembly cost reduction
What You’ll Bring
* BS Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability in electro-mechanical or connector assembly environment
* In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
* Proficiency in 3D CAD software
* Strong Manufacturing and process development skills for electro-mechanical or connector assembly process
* Knowledge and previous experience performing Tolerance stack-up analysis
* Possess demonstrable leadership and communication abilities
* Previous experience directly managing safety critical parts, electro-mechanical assemblies, connector assemblies, Power distribution commodities (Process, Mfg and Quality)
* Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
* Proven results in meeting customer requirements and expectations
* Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques (Microsoft Project)
* Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment (high sense of urgency). Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
* Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner. Must be familiar with SPC, MSA and data analysis
* Experience in Quality Systems PPAP/APQP processes on the Automotive Industry
* Expertise in problem solving techniques
* Proactiveness and hands-On culture is a Must
* In depth knowledge for testing methodology at product and assembly level of connectors