[Remote] Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Extrusions, Diecasting & Machining
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to join their Supply Chain team. This role involves component development, process qualification, and quality management at suppliers, focusing on improving manufacturing practices and ensuring high-quality components are delivered on time.
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 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
- 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, launch readiness for new products and design changes, and driving continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing and First Principals methods
- 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 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, or cost reduction
- Participate in supplier DFM Review, guide suppliers in efficient use of poke-yokes, best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging, and correct tools or assembly equipment to use
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5+ years of industrialization or manufacturing engineering experience within the automotive sector, with hands‑on expertise in metal forming, machining, aluminum extrusions, and high‑pressure die casting
- Proven track record launching automotive components into mass production, including tooling development, APQP/PPAP deliverables, process validation, supplier industrial readiness, and continuous‑improvement activities aligned with automotive quality and safety standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
- In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
- Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; Previous experience managing safety critical parts
- 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
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. 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 and data analysis; An average of 40 - 60% travel, possibly on short notice
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