Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Synthetic Ropes

Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Synthetic Ropes

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Tesla’s Electromechanical and High Voltage Electronics Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for complex electrical and electromechanical assembly process development, industrialization, and qualification at suppliers.

We are seeking a subject matter expert to lead the technical industrialization of our innovative rope systems. This is a pivotal role that bridges the gap between design, materials science, and high‑volume manufacturing. You will be a critical collaborator influencing the design for manufacturability to ensure it is mature, testable, and manufacturable from the outset. You will use your expertise in advanced fibers and rope engineering to characterize proposed designs, identify performance gaps, develop the process and collaborate with the Design team and external suppliers to deliver a robust, achievable solution.

• Serve as the lead technical expert within the SIE organization for advanced fiber and high‑performance synthetic fiber ropes manufacturing processes.
• Use empirical data to collaborate with the Design team, driving changes that result in a mature, achievable, and manufacturable specification.
• Create the comprehensive technical package with suppliers, including material specifications, construction details, critical‑to‑quality (CTQ) parameters, and required test procedures.
• Identify, evaluate, and lead the technical development of world‑class suppliers for high‑performance synthetic ropes (e.g., UHMWPE, Aramid, etc.).
• Drive supplier process development, including material selection, braiding/twisting parameters, coating application, treatment and curing, in‑line inspections, and end‑of‑line testing.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical recommendations clearly and consistently to leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders in a structured manner.

• Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis and tools such as JMP or Minitab.
• Demonstrated experience in a supplier‑facing technical role.
• Experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer working with complex materials or components.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies.
• Self‑motivated and the ability to work independently, 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.

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).
• 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.

$85,760 - $197,160/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.