Job Description
Insight Global is hiring a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to work for one of the leaders in the electrical vehicle industry. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical 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.
Day to day:
* 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 and assembly techniques 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
* Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
* Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
* Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics
* Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
* 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
* Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction
Travel details:
* An average of 40-50% travel international on short notice
* Will begin traveling after the first month on the job
* Will most frequently travel to meet with supplier in Mexico
* Will receive per diem on an reimbursement basis when traveling for food. Max $65/ day
* Hotel & flights covered
* Expected to be gone from Monday-Friday
* Will have a travel agenda before leaving and write up a report on their trip
* Must have a valid passport & US visa
Skills and Requirements
* Minimum 3 years of experience
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering
* Masters preferred (can be under 3 years of experience if they have a Masters degree)
* Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis
* Background in supplier quality (can come from medical device company) or an automotive manufacturing environment. Must be from a NON-SOFTWARE background
* Experience in Quality Systems - PPAP/APQP processes (anyone from an automotive background should have this experience)
* In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
* Possess demonstrable leadership abilities
* Previous experience managing safety critical parts
* 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
* Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].