Automotive Component Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Austin, Texas, United States Tesla Full time

Company Overview

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking an experienced Automotive Component Development Manager to join its Supplier Industrialization team. This role involves collaborating with suppliers to develop and qualify critical components, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality parts for Tesla's production processes.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Description

The Automotive Component Development Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, auditing, improving, and correcting supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification.

This role requires strong communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to analyze complex issues and implement corrective actions. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience working directly with Seat components in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes
  • Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure best-landed-cost expectations and Best-In-Class 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 ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics
  • Guide suppliers in developing robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products
  • Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes

Requirements:

  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of assembly plant experience working directly with Seat components in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role
  • Experience in Quality Systems, PPAP/APQP processes, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and inspection
  • Possess demonstrable leadership abilities and previous experience managing safety-critical parts
  • Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level and define and execute a project using project management techniques
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with excellent team-building skills
  • Strong technical writing ability and ability to explain complex issues in a concise manner

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with options starting at $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time, Paid Holidays, and Commuter benefits

Location: Tesla HQ or Remote work possible with frequent travel required


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