Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Mechanical Camera & Lens, TLA Electronics

As a Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on Camera and Lens Mechanical systems at Tesla, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and developing robust designs, creating detailed drawing packages, and leading industrialization efforts across the full lifecycle of camera and lens top-level assembly (TLA) projects.

Join our innovative Camera/Lens TLA Supplier Industrialization Engineering team to help build a world-class supply chain. This team supports the entire product lifecycle for vehicle and energy products, with a strong emphasis on camera and lens modules. You'll support generating design drawing packages as mechanical engineer role, drive manufacturing process innovation from early concept stages through production as SIE role, including Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) analysis, supplier selection, validation, and ongoing quality improvements. Expect a fast-paced environment where you'll own high-profile supply chains, ensure on-time delivery, and resolve quality issues through data-driven root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Use mechanical design software to create manufacturable, robust, low-risk and complete mechanical drawings, adhering to GD&T standard
• Create complete, organized drawing packages, including 2D assembly and component drawings for camera and lens systems
• Perform mechanical design analysis, including calculations and simulations, to optimize structures and components while ensuring they meet project requirements
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses and Monte Carlo simulations to define specifications, identify risks, predict production PPMs, and provide feedback to design teams
• Lead or support suppliers in mechanical design (for products or production equipment), fabrication, assembly, and debugging processes
• Execute standard operating procedures for camera/lens mechanical design and build, while understanding project scope, specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to optimize camera module and lens designs for robust performance and manufacturability
• Conduct design risk assessments using optical simulation tools, statistical methods, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to enhance product reliability and image quality
• Optimize design solutions in the early phases to achieve superior performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Manage supplier performance in quality, on-time delivery, and production capacity, driving continuous improvements in operations, scalability, cost, and quality

• Bachelor's Degree in Optics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability
• Experience with design and development of Mechanical/Camera/Lens Design
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize and create mechanical designs
• Expertise in drafting engineering drawings and performing tolerance stack-up analysis
• Proficient in GD&T, 3D CAD software, CATIA preferred
• Practical experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Strong background in Six Sigma methodologies; DFSS experience is highly desired
• Solid knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP or Minitab), predictive modeling, and applications
• Opto-mechanical expertise, including statistical tolerance analysis, design quality assessment, and improvement techniques
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20% of the time), including on short notice, to engage with contract manufacturers (CMs)

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 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

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.