Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Closures & Mechatronics Tesla Motors, Inc. 108000 - 198000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Sep 19, 2026

What to Expect Tesla's Supplier Industrialization team owns critical component development, qualification, and lifecycle activities across the supply chain. As a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer on the Mechatronics team, you will industrialize complex electromechanical components and closure systems - from advanced development through mass production. You will partner with Design, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing; make high-judgment decisions at supplier sites; and travel frequently to ensure suppliers deliver on-time, high-quality parts into Tesla production.

The mandate is simple:

enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches without compromising quality, cost, or scale. What You'll Do

Lead industrialization of closureand mechanismcomponents across the supply base, from advanced development through mass production qualification

Develop, audit, and improve supplier manufacturing, assembly, and quality-control processes so they are capable, repeatable, and launch-ready

Own Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers, including process development, launch readiness, capacity, and process capability

Translate and clarify technical requirements between suppliers and Tesla Design, Purchasing, and Quality teams

Drive supplier process development and design-change readiness to improve cost, quality, and scalability

Coach suppliers to build exceptionally robust processes that produce high-quality parts at Tesla volume and rate

Validate supplier corrective actions involving design or process changes; confirm they are sustainable and applied across similar lines and suppliers

Make on-the-spot technical decisions at supplier sites, and close gaps in manufacturingprocess, tooling, inspection, and quality systems before they reach Tesla production What You'll Bring

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience

5+ years of automotive experience supporting electromechanical components and structural mechanisms in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Working knowledge of automotive quality systems;

PPAP/APQP

experience is a plus

Strong technical writing, with the ability to explain complex issues in plain language. Familiarity with SPC, GD&T, and data analysis

Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level

Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment, with strong collaboration skills across suppliers, peers, and functions

Willingness to travel 30-40%, including on short notice

Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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

Expected Compensation

$108,000 - $198,000/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.