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Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Chassis Controls & Brakes

Tesla Motors, Inc.
108,000 - 198,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Feb 04, 2026
What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to source and industrialize suppliers forChassiscontrols, with a strong focus on foundation brake system and electromechanicalassemblies. The Supplier Industrialization Engineer will work with the Tesla Hardware, Firmware and Manufacturing Engineering teams to audit, develop and streamlineassemblyprocesses at supplier plants. The job involves frequent interaction with Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, international travel, and on-the-spot technical decision-making.The goal: delivering on time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla's production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.


What You'll Do
  • Collaborate with Tesla Design and Supplier Engineering teams to take part manufacturing through prototype development and into volume production
  • Review Design for Manufacturing and provide feedback to suppliers on process design to optimizeassemblyprocesses, ensure adequate process controls and help set-up End of Line testing procedures
  • Define manufacturing and process specifications during sourcing phase as a guideline and agreement for potential suppliers
  • Identify and resolve a diverse range of equipment mechanical, electrical, controls and software issues in production; Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team
  • Develop, Manage, Audit, Improve and Correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing andassemblytechniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
  • Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers; Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality; Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
  • Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products; Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers

What You'll Bring
  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience supporting foundation brake system or similar in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of at least one of the following critical manufacturing processes: casting, heat treatment, machining, coating, injection molding
  • Experience in Quality Systems is a plus: PPAP/APQP processes; In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and SPC
  • Possess demonstrable leadership abilities; Previous experience managing safety critical parts
  • Proficiency with problem-solving tools such as RCCA, Fishbone, process mapping, and 5S
  • Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level, proven results in meeting customer requirements and expectations
  • Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas; An average of 30 - 40% travel, possibly on short notice

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.

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