Exterior Lighting Team RoleTesla's Supplier Industrialization team develops and qualifies critical components at suppliers so production can launch on time, at scale and at quality. This role is in the Exterior Lighting team and related exterior lighting commodities from advanced development through mass production. You will work with Design, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing, travel to supplier plants, and make on-the-spot calls on process, tooling, and launch readiness.
Responsibilities:
Lead industrialization for exterior lighting commodities from advanced development through mass-production qualification.
Lead New Product Introduction at suppliers, including process design, tooling and equipment readiness, inspection planning, and packaging.
Drive DFM with Design Engineering and suppliers; close manufacturability, GD&T, and process-capability gaps before tool kickoff.
Own Tesla Qualification Process deliverables through okay-to-tool, okay-to-ship, safe launch, and exit from safe launch.
Lead containment, root cause, and corrective action when parts or processes miss spec; confirm fixes stick across lines and plants.
Improve supplier scalability, cost, and quality using process capability, SPC, and launch metrics.
Make on-the-spot technical decisions at supplier sites, and close gaps in manufacturing process, tooling, inspection, and quality systems before they reach Tesla production.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.5+ years industrializing or manufacturing automotive exterior lighting, or closely related injection-molded / PCBA / optical assemblies. Proven launch of production parts: tooling, APQP / PPAP or equivalent, process validation, and supplier readiness. Working knowledge of GD&T, MSA, SPC, and problem-solving (8D, Ishikawa, DOE).Hands-on familiarity with processes such as injection molding, coating or metallization, welding or bonding, LED/PCBA, photometric or optical validation, and end-of-line test. Ability to deal with competing priorities, ambiguity and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment; strong technical comprehension and oral & written communication skills; understands technical issues and able to explain them in a concise and plain manner to technical and non-technical audiences. Able to travel domestically or internationally on short notice, possibly up to 30%.
Compensation & 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 HSAHealthcare 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&DShort-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
- Expected Compensation $132,000 - $198,000/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.
