<p>Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: delivering on time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla's production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.</p> <ul> <li>Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team </li><li>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 </li><li>Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams </li><li>Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations, including recurrent visits to lead track and improve supplier manufacturing processes and launch readiness for new products and design changes, provide leadership on continues improvements in scalability, cost and quality </li><li>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 </li><li>Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction </li><li>Participate in supplier DFM Review, guide suppliers in efficient use of error proofing, automation, best methods of gauging, and correct tools or assembly equipment to use </li><li>Degree in Materials or Plastics Engineering, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience </li><li>3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Processing, Designing or Developing Plastic components or assemblies </li><li>Demonstrates advanced knowledge in polymer science and engineering with expertise on material selection process for specific application </li><li>Knowledge of various plastic and composite material properties and their testing standards </li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and have excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas </li><li>Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner as well as be familiar with SPC and data analysis </li><li>An average of 30% travel, possibly on short notice </li></ul>