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Sr. Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Supplier Performance

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
May 14, 2026
What to Expect Join Tesla's innovative Supply Chain Team as a Supplier Performance Engineer and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing high-volume manufacturing for our groundbreaking vehicles and energy products. We're seeking a highly talented, resourceful leader with a passion for solving complex challenges. In this dynamic position, you'll tackle high-impact production and quality constraints across our global supply base, drive cost optimizations, and systematically enhance launch capabilities for new programs. Success demands a deep understanding of diverse manufacturing processes and the agility to rapidly master new product specifications. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including experts from Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning, as well as suppliers worldwide. Beyond technical prowess, this role thrives on forging strong relationships, navigating ambiguity with clarity, and leveraging exceptional interpersonal skills to lead high-stakes projects under pressure. With hands-on involvement in cutting-edge vehicle and energy initiatives, you'll gain intimate knowledge of design intent and partner with suppliers to deliver processes that exceed quality, cost, and production standards-directly fueling Tesla's mission to build a world of amazing abundance. This position is open to candidates based in either our Austin, Sparks, or Fremont office. What You'll Do Spearhead rapid root-cause investigations at underperforming suppliers; deploy immediate short-term actions to safeguard Tesla's production continuity, followed by robust permanent countermeasures. Apply problem solving methodologies like Red X to identify and resolve part or process related root causes that limit throughput or part feature capability. These investigations will take place at Tesla facilities, supplier facilities or both Analyze new component designs and technical specifications to assess their effects on critical product outcomes; collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain teams, and suppliers to refine and optimize these specifications for superior performance Work with Tesla facilities to resolve throughput and quality issues attributed to supplier parts or processes. Reduce scrap and returns of non-confirming product impacting Tesla facilities across automotive, energy, and charging product platforms Facilitate Process Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (PFMEA) sessions with suppliers, Engineering, and Global Supply Managers to validate process plans that consistently meet stringent quality, cost, and delivery targets Evaluate Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements, ensuring part-level gauges and assembly equipment employ precise, consistent datum strategies to minimize errors and enhance reliability Champion cost-reduction initiatives by refining product specifications, streamlining production workflows, and minimizing scrap-unlocking efficiencies that scale across our operations Cultivate enduring supplier partnerships through a collaborative, trust-based approach that fosters innovation and mutual success What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability 8+ years in high-volume manufacturing within Manufacturing, Design, or Quality roles, with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments Shainin Red X Journeyman Certification (Master Certification strongly preferred) Comprehensive expertise in GD&T and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Highly effective communicator both written and spoken. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams to resolve intricate, high-stakes problems Exceptional ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, concise communication for diverse audiences Flexibility to manage a travel schedule of 40-60%, including potential short-notice international trips to drive on-site resolutions. 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