Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Wiring Harness
Tesla · Posted Oct 14
Electric vehicles, solar panels, and integrated clean energy storage solutions
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About the role
Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers, delivering on-time quantities of high quality component parts into Tesla's production processes to enable rapid development cycles and product launches. The role covers wiring harness and power distribution commodities, involving supplier process development, audits, quality control, and new product introduction, with an average of 50-70% travel to suppliers in different regions.
What you will do
- Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
- Develop new production processes 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
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability in Wire Harness Mfg environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
- Strong experience on Manufacturing and process development skills for Wire harness process and testing methodology.
- Knowledge and previous experience performing Tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Possess demonstrable leadership and communication abilities.
- +7 Years of experience directly managing Wiring harness& 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
- Expertise in problem solving techniques.
- Proactiveness and hands-On culture is a Must.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Tesla
Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems, and solar panels. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company is dedicated to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy through innovative technology and engineering. Its product ecosystem ranges from mass-market passenger cars and commercial semi-trucks to advanced energy generation and storage solutions.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 125000+ employees
- Founded
- 2003
- Location
- Austin, Texas, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $6.0B raised
- 2020-05-18Post Ipo Debt$5.0B
Leadership
Elon Musk
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer
Senior Vice President, Automotive
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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