Cabin Validation Engineer, Supplier Industrialization

What to Expect Tesla's Supplier Industrialization function is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. As a Cabin Validation Engineer supporting Supplier Industrialization for the Cabin Engineering team, you will drive the manufacturing readiness and quality of interior commodities such as cockpit modules, instrument panels, headliners, hard and soft trim, center consoles, seats, and door trims. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. You will partner closely with Tesla Design, Validation, Quality, and Purchasing to translate design intent into robust, capable production processes. The goal is to deliver on-time, quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla's production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches. Team members operate as both experts and generalists with a get-the-job-done ethos. You will report to the Manager of Cabin Validation within Tesla's Cabin Engineering team and will be based in Fremont, California, with regular travel to supplier sites. What You'll Do Plan, organize, direct, and conduct industrialization-related activities within the supply chain and cabin engineering teams Develop, manage, audit, and improve supplier planning and execution of manufacturing process, assembly techniques, and quality controls from the advanced development phase to mass production Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between suppliers and Tesla Design, Purchasing, and Quality teams Track supplier key metrics such as safety stocks and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for critical suppliers and products on sustaining programs Collaborate with Tesla Design and Validation teams to define validation requirements that meet product performance specifications Lead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality interior components Drive supplier quality issues to robust and sustainable corrective actions and apply lessons learned across similar products and processes Lead first article and cross-supplier dimensional measurement to compare suppliers, tune tooling inserts, and update simulation data Develop supplier in-process and end-of-line test (EOLT) measurement and defect‑detection capability, verify periodic supplier measurement data, and drive robust controls to eliminate quality swings What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Minimum 1 year of experience supporting mechanical component manufacturing in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role Experience with vehicle interior components such as cockpit modules, headliners, hard trims, center consoles, seats, or door trims In‑depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Capacity Verification, Run at Rate, and OEE analysis Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control) and data analysis Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with excellent team‑building skills across suppliers, peers, and other functional areas Previous experience managing safety‑critical parts Ability to travel an average of 30 to 40 percent, possibly on short notice Benefits 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 Compensation and Benefits Expected Compensation: $91,600 - $195,600 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. Tesla. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla