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Supplier Industrialization Engineers - Plastics and Injection Molding (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

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Tesla

16d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, expertise in Supplier Industrialization, knowledge of PPAP/APQP, statistical analysis skills, and fluent English. Travel 30-40%.
  • You will lead supplier industrialization from R&D to production, ensuring quality and cost optimization while managing technical communications, audits, and corrective actions globally.

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics or evidence of experience
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, research, or quality engineering, with demonstrated evidence of excellence
  • Experience in Supplier Industrialization, Customer Quality, and Product or Application Development at Raw Material producer or qualified automotive supplier
  • Knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes and automotive technical knowledge
  • Experience of 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.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Supplier Industrialization Engineer at Tesla?

The primary responsibility is to manage supplier development activities, leading from R&D phases to mass production, ensuring quality control and continuous improvement, while facilitating communication between suppliers and internal teams.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, or an equivalent experience is required.

How many years of experience are required for applicants?

A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, research, or quality engineering is required.

What are the key skills and experiences needed for this role?

Applicants should have experience in Supplier Industrialization, Customer Quality, and Product or Application Development, knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes, and the ability to conduct statistical analysis and design quality assessments.

Will there be travel involved in this position?

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

What commodities will the Supplier Industrialization Engineers focus on?

The engineers will specifically focus on Plastics and Injection Molding tooling.

Is hands-on experience necessary for this role?

Yes, hands-on experience is essential, as the role requires working in a fast-paced environment.

What kind of improvements will the Supplier Industrialization Engineer be responsible for?

The engineer will be responsible for driving lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and support cost optimization initiatives through supplier innovation.

What methods of communication will be utilized in this position?

Effective communication with both internal teams (like Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering) and external suppliers will be necessary, often requiring facilitation and clarification of technical requirements.

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

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
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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.