What To Expect
Tesla’s Supplier Industrialization team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. This role will develop, qualify, scale up and optimize manufacturing and quality system procedures for Battery cell manufacturing. In this role, you will work closely with many organizations both internal and external to Tesla, taking new battery cell designs from initial concept through into full production.
The battery cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems. This role will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our products. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join in highly motivated and capable team to make unbelievable things into reality.
What You'll Do
Develop, qualify, and oversee battery cell manufacturing process end to end (from upstream mixing & electrode manufacturing to downstream finished good cell testing and shipping)Drive overall supplier industrialization readiness including factory readiness & manufacturing line FAT/SATResponsible for driving TQP (Tesla Qualification Process) for production launch readiness & ensure manufacturing lines meet cell design requirementsLeads FAs and implement CAs for battery cell inline, OQC, performance and next customer IQC failuresParticipate in supplier DFM reviews & guide suppliers in efficient use of poke-yokes, best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging and correct tools or assembly equipment to useResponsible for development & implementation of IQC, IPQC and OQC at supplier sites to ensure incoming product at Tesla is defect freeAccountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectationsValidate 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
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science, Industrial or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in cell manufacturing (Pouch/Prismatic/Can type cells)Demonstrated experience in developing cell manufacturing processes, qualifying & scaling to volume with suppliersProficient in Battery Cell FA techniques is mandatory: Cell tear downs experience, experience with cyclers, Raman spectroscopy, loading analysis/measurementExperience in a manufacturing setup handling Measurement system analysis, SPC (Cp/Cpk analysis, Control Plans, FMEA & OEE Skillful in statistically analyzing factory data to draw meaningful inferencesExcellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional areasStrong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain mannerAbility to travel at short notice, domestic up to 80% and international up to 20%Experience in high volume manufacturing is highly desired
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