Supplier Industrialization Engineer Manager, Supply Chain

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Supplier Industrialization Engineer Manager, Supply ChainJob Category: Supply ChainLocation:Req. ID: 240518Job Type: Full-timeWhat to Expect:Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical raw materials, component production, and qualification activities at suppliers. This role will be managing the team for qualifying battery cell materials including Cu / Al foil, separator, slurry, tape. In this strategic role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla, taking new battery designs from initial concept through into full production.The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join a highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.What You'll Do:

• Develop and oversee process/quality qualification requirements for battery cell inactive materials, including Cu / Al foil, separator, slurry, tape.
• Lead and mentor.
• Monitor production output at existing facilities and support expansion programs with existing suppliers.
• Bring up and qualify new suppliers from small scale to Mass Production through PPAP.
• Setup and qualify IQC / IPQC / OQC.
• Project manage activities at supplier locations and ensure all required milestones are meeting Tesla product qualification on time.
• Act as a bridge between Tesla Materials Engineering team / factory production team and supplier.What You'll Bring:
  • Degree in Materials or Mechanical Engineering discipline, with 5+ years of experience in the battery materials industry; 2+ years of leading/managing engineers.
  • Traceable experience in building a team with the culture of proactively preventing/fixing issues.
  • Experience of Mass Production, PPAP, supplier line qualification procedures.
  • Experience in developing OQC/IQC quality controls, metrology qualification for cell materials.
  • Working knowledge of battery cell or materials manufacturing and relationship between cell performance and material properties.
  • Good presentation skills and communication with senior manager/director and cross-functional team managers.
  • Ability to travel - 25% (domestically and internationally).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:$108,080 - $245,520/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.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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