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Job Description
Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Battery Assembly Tesla Motors, Inc. 108,000 - 198,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Jun 04, 2026
What to Expect Tesla's Supplier Industrialization teamis responsible forcriticalcomponentdevelopment and qualification activities at suppliers.
This role will develop, qualify, scaleupandoptimizemanufacturing and quality system procedures for Battery cell manufacturing. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla, taking new battery cell designs frominitialconcept through into full production. The battery assembly is a critical partinTesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-pacedand incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they joininhighly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality. What You'll Do Responsible for drivingIndustrialization ∏uction launchreadiness,line/equipmentqualification using TQP (Tesla Qualification Process) &ensureOEEandquality targets areachieved Guidesuppliersinselectingandvalidatingappropriate dispensingsystems for thermal/structural adhesives,definelaser/tabweldingprocessparameters,inspection criteria&validationrequirements Drive supplier DFM reviews, guide suppliers inefficient use of poke-yokes, best methods of assembly, testing, and gaugingto ensure the product meets designrequirement Drive critical assembly interface requirements between supplier & Tesla factory and ensure proper quality controls are implemented at supplier assembly lines Perform assembly stack-up tolerance analysis and ensure assembly processcanmeet designrequirements Drive root cause analysis &validatecorrective actions usingTeslaSCAR system for factory & field quality issues Identify& drivecost reduction activities byutilizingprocess, materialoptimization& yieldimprovements What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience 3+ years of assembly plant experience supporting batterypack,module,laser welding,2-partadhesive dispensing,vision-basedinspectionsor similarprocessesin a Processor ManufacturingEngineering,Supplier Quality Engineering orSupplier Industrialization Engineering role Demonstrated experience in developing battery assembly manufacturing processes, qualifying ≻aling tovolume with suppliers Experience in a manufacturing setup handling Measurement system analysis, SPC (Cp/Cpkanalysis, Control Plans, FMEA & OEE Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers,peers,and other functional areas Strong technical writing ability andanability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner. Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis Abilityto travel on short noticedomestic & international, up to25% travel may berequired Compensation and Benefits
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.