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What to Expect

We are seeking a Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Supply Chain Manager focused on plastics tooling to lead global sourcing and supplier execution for injection molding tooling in direct support of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot program and internal plastics manufacturing. This role pairs deep technical knowledge of plastic injection molding tooling with commercial sourcing—partnering with Tooling Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality on build, tryout, validation, and ramp while owning supplier assessments, supplier quote validation, should-cost analysis, and tooling cost estimation. Tooling Engineering retains design release and validation sign-off; you drive supplier-facing technical and commercial execution. Reporting to the Group Manager, you ensure alignment on cost, quality, and schedule in a fast-moving Optimus program.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end sourcing of precision injection molding molds. Execute global sourcing strategies, including supplier identification, benchmarking, and capacity planning
• Drive high-stakes commercial negotiations (pricing, contracts, scope, and change management) to achieve best total cost and terms across the supply base
• Own CapEx project execution, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and proactive risk mitigation
• Build and leverage should-cost models to perform rigorous cost analysis of supplier proposals
• Manage and elevate supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. Validate supplier tooling quotes for technical scope, completeness, and commercial assumptions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tooling Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure seamless program execution
• Run should-cost analysis and tooling cost estimation to benchmark proposals and support negotiation and award decisions

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 5+ years of technical experience in plastic injection molding tooling (tooling/mold engineering, mold build, tooling supplier technical roles, or manufacturing engineering with primary focus on IM tooling validation and supplier technical issues)
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management for production tooling (injection molding tooling preferred) within a high-complexity, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to validate supplier quotes and perform tooling cost estimation and should-cost / cost breakdown analysis on mold and tooling proposals
• Ability to work from tooling drawings, steel layouts, and validation plans with Tooling Engineering and suppliers. Proven track record leading commercial negotiations
• Experience with quality and launch discipline (APQP/PPAP or equivalent) and supplier performance in NPI/ramp
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost reductions, schedule adherence, and supplier performance improvements in a fast-paced, first-of-its-kind program

Compensation and Benefits

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 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.