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
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
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Tesla Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams and provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers
Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations and analyze the Seat Trim and/or Seat Foam issues comprehensively to promptly determine the accurate root cause and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with Tesla Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics while providing input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction
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

Tesla Careers