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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Interiors (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

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Tesla

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Engineering
  • Brandenburg

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in engineering or equivalent experience, knowledge of automotive chemicals, supplier industrialization, PPAP/APQP expertise, strong statistical skills, and excellent English.
  • You will lead supplier industrialization, manage communication with teams, oversee audits, validate corrective actions, and drive global supply chain improvements for new products.

Requirements

  • Degree Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
  • Knowledge of automotive most used chemicals and/or resins and their use in the automotive industry: painting cycle and/or injection molding, sheet molding compound
  • Experience in Supplier Industrialization, Customer Quality, and Product or Application Development at Raw Material producer or qualified automotive supplier
  • Expert in PPAP/APQP processes and automotive technical knowledge
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis, design quality assessment and improvement technique
  • Hands-on and ready to work on a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Domestic and international travel (expected 30 - 40% of the time), sometimes on short notice

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Responsible for leading, 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.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Supplier Industrialization Engineer at Tesla?

The primary role involves leading Supplier Industrialization activities from R&D phase to mass production, which includes product development, qualification, quality control, and initiating New Product Introduction.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or equivalent experience is required, along with expertise in automotive chemicals and resins.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, domestic and international travel is expected about 30-40% of the time, sometimes on short notice.

What is the expected experience level for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have experience in Supplier Industrialization, Customer Quality, and Product/Application Development, preferably with a raw material producer or qualified automotive supplier.

Are there specific processes or methodologies the candidate should be familiar with?

Yes, candidates should be expert in PPAP/APQP processes and have automotive technical knowledge along with proficiency in statistical analysis and design quality improvement techniques.

What attributes are essential for success in this role?

Flexibility, adaptability, self-starter mentality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are key attributes needed for success.

What types of materials will the Engineer focus on?

The Engineer will focus specifically on the technical evaluation of chemical products and resins used to create parts across automotive and energy products.

Will I be involved in supplier audits?

Yes, you will be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their capability to meet material performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.

Who will I collaborate with in this role?

You will facilitate communication between Suppliers and Tesla's Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering teams, ensuring technical requirements are clear and met.

What are the goals for the Supplier Industrialization Engineer?

The goals include driving continuous improvement on technical and cost reduction levels, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing processes, and validating supplier corrective actions.

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Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.