Job Description

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team.
• Develop, manage, audit, improve and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques, as well as quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification.
• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers.
• Support PCBA NPI development and qualification activities at suppliers.
• Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.
• Address 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.
• Lead, tracking and improve 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.
• Validate supplier corrective actions involving design or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and suppliers.
• Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction. Participate in supplier DFM Review, guide suppliers in efficient use of poke-yokes, best methods of gauging, and correct tools or assembly equipment to use.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and 3 years of work experience.
• Must have 3 years of experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Must have 3 years of experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, and/or OEE improvement plans.
• Must have 3 years of experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Development.
• Must have 3 years of experience with Problem Solving tools, including RCCA, Fishbone, Process Mapping, and/or 5 S’s.
• Must have 2 years of Project Management experience.
• Must have 2 years of experience with LV/HV electronics process development, and/or electronics test manufacturing.
• Must have 3 years of experience with Effective Process Control Implementation.
• Requires domestic travel up to 10% and international travel up to 30% in order to conduct supplier audits, investigate root cause and corrective actions, or to validate and launch NPIs at suppliers.
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.