Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Camera & Lens

Tesla's Supplier Industrialization TLA team is responsible for developing and qualifying critical components and electronic parts with design and sourcing teams, as well as top level assembly processes with suppliers. The team provides end-to-end product lifecycle management, from early design quality assessment to industrialization and quality control activities. This TLA SIE (Camera and Lens) position requires strong communication skills, international travel, and critical decision-making.
Responsibilities

• DFM: Conduct and implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback into camera and Lens Module design, as well as other critical components like cover glass and nozzle
• Supplier Development and Improvement: development and Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
• Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
• Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
• Technical Communication: Facilitate clear communication of technical requirements between suppliers, purchasing, quality, and design teams
• Collaboration: Work with design, quality, testing, reliability, and manufacturing teams to define performance specifications and supplier metrics
• Assembly Process DFM and DFA: Guide suppliers to establish efficient production systems and robust assembly processes that consistently meet our high-quality standards
• Supplier management: manage supplier and conduct audits to ensure suppliers meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations. Accountable for leading, tracking and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
• Validate Camera and Lens Module 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
• Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
• Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in in Optical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability. Minimum 5 years' experience in camera and lens module manufacturing, supply chain or mechanical engineering
• Experience with camera and lens assembly processes, including molding, coating, curing active alignment processes and EOL testing, lens design, and production line design
• Camera Lens module Supplier development and management experience
• Practical experience of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design For Assembly (DFA)
• Practical 6sigma experience. DFSS experience is desired
• Solid knowledge of statistical analysis tools and applications (JMP/Minitab)
• Opto-Mechanical background with statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement technique
• Proficient in GD&T, 3D CAD software
• Hands on and ready to work in a fast-paced environment
• Domestic and international travel (expected 30% of the time) is required to engage with CMs, sometimes 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:

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
$80,000 - $204,000/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.