Tesla · 21 hours ago
Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Plastic Injection Molding
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $198K/yrTesla is seeking a Mechanical Supplier Industrialization Engineer responsible for Plastic Injection Molding components development and qualification activities within the Supply Chain Team. The role involves clear communication with internal and external teams, leading supplier qualification assessments, and driving design improvements for new product introduction.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to Supplier’s quotation review by acting as the Plastic Injection Moulding expert, facilitating the interpretation of technical requirements between Parties
Lead Supplier’s qualification assessment to ensure the ability to meet process performance, parts quality, and delivery expectation
Coordinate design improvements in scalability, cost, and quality through Design-for-Manufacturability (DFMs) review
Plan, organize, and conduct industrialization-related activities for Supplier’s process development, and component qualification readiness for new product introduction (NPI)
Coordinate, track, and improve Supplier’s overall performance for a mass production flawless ramp-up execution
Guide Suppliers on continues improvement methodology to encourage high-quality products
Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
Qualification
Required
Degree or relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Proficient on Plastic Injection Moulding process variables, tooling, and resins
Knowledge of Plastic Injection Moulding tool construction concepts (gate / runner designs / parting lines / die draw / draft angle / ejectors)
Experience with Plastic Injection Moulding problem solving tools and techniques
Familiar with tooling Moldflow design, parametrization, process and quality controls; tooling set up and validation of robotic cells
Strong communication skill - good level spoken and written English
Domestic and international travel (expected 50% of the time)
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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