Job Description
What To Expect
Tesla’s Electromechanical and High Voltage Electronics Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for complex electrical and electromechanical assembly process development, industrialization, and qualification at suppliers. We are seeking a subject matter expert to lead the technical industrialization of our innovative rope systems. This is a pivotal role that bridges the gap between design, materials science, and high-volume manufacturing. You will be a critical collaborator influencing the design for manufacturability to ensure it is mature, testable, and manufacturable from the outset. You will use your expertise in advanced fibers and rope engineering to characterize proposed designs, identify performance gaps, develop the process and collaborate with the Design team and external suppliers to deliver a robust, achievable solution.
What You'll Do Serve as the lead technical expert within the SIE organization for advanced fiber and High-performance synthetic fiber ropes manufacturing processesUse empirical data to collaborate with the Design team, driving changes that result in a mature, achievable, and manufacturable specificationCreate the comprehensive technical package with suppliers, including material specifications, construction details, critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters, and required test proceduresIdentify, evaluate, and lead the technical development of world-class suppliers for high-performance synthetic ropes (e.g., UHMWPE, Aramid, etc.)Drive supplier process development, including material selection, braiding/twisting parameters, coating application, treatment and curing, in-line inspections, and end-of-line testingCommunicate project status, risks, and technical recommendations clearly and consistently to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a structured manner
What You'll Bring Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experienceDemonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis and tools such as JMP or MinitabDemonstrated experience in a supplier-facing technical roleExperience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer working with complex materials or componentsExperience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologiesSelf-motivated and the ability to work independently, hands on and ready to work in a fast-paced environment Domestic and international travel (expected 30% of the time) is required to engage with CMs, sometimes on short notice
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$85,760 - $197,160/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,