Supplier Quality Program Manager

Tesla's Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain Operations team is responsible for component development, part and process qualification activities, quality management, and continuous improvement activities at suppliers and internally. The Supplier Quality Program Manager role requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, tracking and reporting of performance to goal, developing systems and teams to manage quality, delivery, cost savings, and on-the-spot critical decision making. This is truly a cross-functional role that will work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Plant Quality groups on priorities across Tesla's business sectors and the successful candidate will be expected to drive successful, on time project delivery, operate as a self-starter, and take ownership of all areas impacting part quality.

Support the Supplier Industrialization and Supplier Quality teams in the launch and approval processes for products shipped to TeslaWork collaboratively with all engineering stakeholders through the various stages of the project: Sourcing, APQP, Testing, and delivery at volume productionDrive vendor partnership working closely with supply chain and purchasing team and ensure alignment on engineering requirements, scope, schedule and costDrive requirements and solutions with all internal stakeholders such as Purchasing, Design Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams for the success of the projectSupport analysis teams with problem solving, tracking of open issues, and timely disposition of all defective materialsTrack supplier requested change control to ensure timely disposition by internal stake holders, response to suppliers, and implementationParticipate as requested in other project / program activities to support Tesla's growth and quality strategyRelevant experience in managing multiple tasks with cross-functional teamsRelevant experience in a product development environment - hi-tech, consumer goods or automotive preferredExcellent analytical and communication skills. Must be able not only collect data and information, but also to analyze, identify and escalate risks, clearly summarize status and key issues as well as recommend next stepsAbility to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders.Benefits

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