Responsibilities

Tesla’s
Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for component development, part
and process qualification activities, quality management, and continuous
improvement activities at suppliers.  The
job requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and
external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot
critical decision making.  The goal:
developing suppliers by teaching best practices for manufacturing, quality, and
engineering, delivering on time quantities of high quality component parts into
Tesla’s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and
product launches, driving lean manufacturing principals to reduce waste and
improve quality.

Requirements

• Degree in
  Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or evidence of experience and
  exceptional ability. 
• Minimum of
  5 years’ experience in manufacturing, research, or quality engineering, with
  demonstrated evidence of excellence. 
• Experience
  in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes. 
• Display an
  advanced working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric
  Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Lean Manufacturing, and how to
  apply these skills to improve quality, capacity, and reduce cost. 
• Advanced
  working knowledge of production processes, material flow, lean manufacturing
  principals, automation, gauging, tooling, and manufacturing engineering 
• Possess
  demonstrable leadership abilities 
• Practical
  experience in the design, development or manufacture of thermal control
  components and/or systems 
• Knowledge
  of HVAC  & heat transfer components/equipment in automotive
  applications 
• Ability to
  communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• 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 40-50% travel, possibly on short notice.