Tesla · 1 day ago
Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Seating Systems
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company, and they are seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer for their Seating Systems team. This role involves driving supplier readiness and ensuring robust manufacturing processes for complex seating components, collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality systems for new program launches.
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Responsibilities
Actively engage from the design and development phase of new programs to drive electromechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical system designs (e.g., motor integration, gear mechanisms, fan/heater assemblies) in collaboration with Tesla Design Engineering and suppliers, ensuring manufacturability and process robustness are built in from concept using APQP principles
Develop, manage, and qualify supplier manufacturing processes for seating systems in from prototype through mass production ramps
Lead active engagements from tool/jig design development for new programs, focusing on automation for electromechanical assemblies and end-of-line testing protocols aligned with APQP milestones
Lead Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan reviews within APQP frameworks to ensure new program processes meet all functional, structural, and safety requirements defined by Tesla’s design and validation teams, with strong emphasis on GD&T for high-precision interfaces in electromechanical and mechanical systems
Audit supplier operations for electromechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems during new program qualification—verifying parameters like motor torque, gear alignment, pneumatic pressure, electrical continuity, and system integration—to ensure repeatability and compliance with Tesla standards
Drive product quality through SPC, MSA, and GD&T validation in new programs, focusing on slots/holes, mounting features, and interfaces in gears, motors, actuators and electrical connectors
Validate supplier capacity (OEE) and automation readiness for new program launches, including robot programming, fixture/jig design, equipment qualification, and uptime tracking for assemblies
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by coordinating supplier process readiness, tooling verification, and pilot-build quality reviews to ensure flawless launch execution, prioritizing electromechanical and pneumatic system performance with integrated end-of-line testing under APQP guidelines
Lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities for new programs by conducting detailed investigations of process, quality, and design-related defects, providing actionable feedback to Tesla teams, and implementing robust, sustainable improvements, including secondary weld-related fixes for structural integrity
Guide suppliers in achieving best-in-class performance in line automation and end-of-line testing for new programs, promoting inline inspection, robust mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) systems, and automation for electromechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical integrations, with supporting stamping and welding processes
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, with deep expertise in seating systems focused on new program development
Degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability
Proven depth in developing and validating complex systems for new programs, including fixture/jig design, parameter optimization, and integration for complex and automated assemblies
Strong understanding of APQP, GD&T, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, SPC, control plans, line automation, and end-of-line testing methodologies for electrical and mechanical assemblies in new product launches
Proficiency in supplier audits, tooling verification, process capability (Cp/Cpk, Pp/Ppk) analysis, and metrology systems (CMM, CM4D, 3D scanning)
Knowledge of inspection methods for electromechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems (e.g., torque testing, electrical diagnostics, pneumatic leak checks)
Expertise in root cause analysis and CAPA for providing process, quality, and design-related feedback in new program contexts
Foundational expertise in metal structure processes like stamping and robotic welding (e.g., MIG/MAG/laser), including secondary weld inspections (visual, cut-and-etch, destructive testing)
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Availability to travel globally (30–50%) to audit, launch, and support supplier manufacturing lines for new programs
Full professional proficiency in English
Preferred
Graduate-level education in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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