Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Controllers

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 85,760.00 - 197,160.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Decision-making
Leadership
New Product Introduction
NPI
Scalability
Design For Manufacturability
Testing
Accountability
Auditing
Collaboration
Cost Reduction
RFQ
Contract Management
Negotiations
Product Development
Pricing
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Assembly
Manufacturing
Quality Management
Mechanical Engineering
SMT
Firmware
Drawing
GD&T
UPS
Metrology
Data Analysis
Statistical Process Control
Design Of Experiments
Team Building
Technical Writing
Management
PPO
Payroll
Health Care
FSA
Finance
Apache Flex
Legal
Insurance

Job Details

Tesla's Low Voltage Controller Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical complex electronic assembly development and qualification activities at suppliers. This role will develop, qualify, scale up and optimize manufacturing process & quality systems for complex electronic assembly. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internally as well as external to Tesla, taking new complex electronic assembly designs from initial concept through into full production. The job involves traveling to suppliers in different regions globally and on-the-spot critical decision making.
This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers, Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
  • Conduct drawing and CAD reviews with suppliers & engineering teams to ensure proper requirements/GD&T callouts are defined, aligned and system in place to control them
  • Coach/Drive suppliers for design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews and use data driven approach (SPC, DOE etc.) to establish optimal processing parameters, manufacturing methods, gauging, error-proofing, testing & monitoring
  • 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
  • Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products
  • Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction
  • Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
  • Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality

Requirements
  • Degree or relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering
  • 2-3 years of experience in an electronic assembly manufacturing company
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and sustaining high volume end to end manufacturing process and quality systems for multiple mechanical components and sub-assemblies
  • Working knowledge of SMT process and understanding of PCBAs and understanding of Firmware flashing and end-of-line/Functional testers
  • Proficient in performing drawing reviews, GD&T (tolerance stack ups), metrology, statistical data analysis (SPC, DOE, sampling plans, etc.)
  • 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
  • Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
  • Ability to travel domestic and international 20 - 30% at short notice

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
    • Expected Compensation

      $85,760 - $197,160/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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