Supplier Industrialization Engineer Raw Materials - Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Metals

Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. This position involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. Tesla is a fast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, motivated and quick learner. This role specifically narrows in on the technical evaluation of aluminum and non-ferrous materials used to create parts across automotive and energy products. 

• Lead Supplier Industrialization activities from R&D phase to mass production including product development, qualification, quality control and initiate New Product Introduction.
• Scout Innovation for Quality and Cost optimization from the supply base and support Design for Manufacturing feedback into Engineering teams. 
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering teams. 
• Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet material performance, delivery, and reliability expectations. 
• Drive tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes. 
• 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. 
• Project manage the supply chain scope at a global level driving steps forward and continuous improvement on the technical and cost reduction level.