Collision Consumables Specialist

Tesla Motors, Inc.
80,000 - 120,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect As a Collision Consumables Specialist, you'll oversee the consumables program for internal and external Tesla collision centers. You'll ensure the best materials and tools are available to repair vehicles to OEM standards, enabling technicians to work efficiently. In this fast-paced, project-driven role, you'll collaborate with teams and suppliers to optimize the repair process and maintain Tesla's high-quality standards. What You'll Do Maintain consumables bill of materials for Tesla collision centers, including paints, primers, masking tape, sandpaper, polishing compounds, foam, adhesives, and other essential repair chemicals and products for vehicle repair and refinish Collaborate with engineers, technical teams, specialists, and repair development colleagues to review, test, validate, and implement consumables for global collision operations Track and evaluate vendor performance using analytics, including vendor scorecards, KPIs, and reporting Provide technical expertise to the collision field, support teams, and other Tesla groups on consumables in the collision industry Manage consumables RFPs for new vehicle models, ensuring timelines meet launch schedules, and support sourcing and procurement alignment Troubleshoot and resolve technical, billing and other issues with consumables suppliers to ensure smooth operations and business alignment Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, using Tesla project management tools to track timelines and report key information What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience in body/paint tech, operations, chemicals, or related fields (collision experience a plus) Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects with attention to detail Proactive, responsive, and positive with strong interpersonal skills, energy, and urgency Proficient in written and spoken English, quick to learn new software Team-oriented with a strong sense of confidentiality Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, obtain Tesla forklift certification if needed, and travel as required 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 Expected Compensation $80,000 - $120,000/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.