Actively engage from the design and development phase to drive Stamping die, jig, and weld-fixture design in collaboration with Tesla Design Engineering and suppliers, ensuring manufacturability and process robustness are built in from concept
Develop, manage, and qualify supplier manufacturing processes for metal seat structure, including high-strength steel stamping, robotic MAG/MIG welding, and laser welding from prototype through mass production
Active engagements right from Tool/Jig design developments from the design development phase along with supplier and design
Lead Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan reviews to ensure stamping (progressive/transfer) and welding processes meet all structural and safety requirements defined by Tesla’s design and validation teams
Audit supplier stamping and MIG/MAG/laser welding operations – verifying weld process parameters, arc stability, penetration control, CTWD, gas flow, weld sequencing, and fixture design - to ensure repeatability and compliance with Tesla standards
Strong understanding on GD&Ts, drive dimensional quality through SPC, MSA, and GD&T validation, focusing on high-precision interfaces, slots, and mounting features
Validate supplier capacity (OEE) and automation readiness, including robot programming, fixture/jig design, stamping die qualification, and equipment uptime tracking for welded and stamped assemblies
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by coordinating supplier process readiness, tooling verification, and pilot-build quality reviews to ensure flawless launch execution
Lead SCAR corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities by conducting detailed root-cause analyses of weld or fit-up defects and implementing robust, sustainable process improvements
Guide suppliers in achieving best-in-class stamping and welding performance, promoting automation, inline inspection, and robust mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) systems

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