Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Safety

The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Safety Integration plays a pivotal role in the development, qualification, and integration of safety and restraints components (seatbelts, airbags, steering wheels) with interior vehicle parts (instrument panels, center consoles, seats, headliners) sourced from multiple suppliers. This position demands extensive experience in automotive supplier management, safety systems, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of components that meet rigorous safety and performance standards. The role requires strategic alignment, analytical precision, and execution focus in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the integration of safety components (seatbelts, airbags, steering wheels) with interior systems (instrument panels, center consoles, seats, headliners) to ensure seamless compatibility and compliance with global safety standards (e.g., FMVSS, ECE, Euro NCAP)
• Define technical interface requirements and specifications in collaboration with design and engineering teams
• Identify and resolve integration challenges through design reviews, simulations, and risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA)
• Manage critical component development and qualification activities with multiple suppliers, ensuring alignment on quality, cost, and delivery timelines
• Conduct on-site visits to supplier facilities (domestic and international) to oversee manufacturing processes, validate production readiness, and make on-the-spot critical decisions
• Drive supplier accountability for resolving integration issues and meeting safety performance targets
• Provide technical expertise during vehicle program launches and supplier readiness assessments
• Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in automotive engineering, with a strong focus on supplier industrialization, safety systems (restraints, airbags), and interior component integration
• Ability to travel 40% of the time
• Deep knowledge of automotive safety and restraints systems and their integration with interior components
• Familiarity with vehicle crashworthiness, occupant protection, and global safety regulations
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) and simulation tools for design and integration analysis
• Strong analytical skills to address complex integration and manufacturing challenges

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
$131,440 - $236,160/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.