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Tesla’s Lathrop Casting and CNC Machining is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Quality Engineer to join the team and contribute to our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
The Quality Engineer is a key person of the Lathrop Casting and CNC Machining Team. Quality and accuracy are paramount to the success of our team, the departments we support and Tesla as a whole. Help us achieve our best work and apply today!
- Develop and maintain control plan to verify first article, in process, and final product of various complex and critical components to engineering specifications
- Develop and maintain work instructions for production, process, and quality
- Able to coordinate MSA system and implement gauges to assure good quality of the product
- Able to handle supplier issues to maintain good quality result
- Focused on customer to handle customer issues and coordinate problem solving to reduce customer claim, ppms and scrap
- Able to manage new projects: Industrialization, Launching and Start of production
- Able to handle dimensional information and dimensional software
- Focused and able to support production line 70% -80% of the time
- Work as a team by openly collaborating with engineers and fellow team members
- Proactively communicate with engineers, management, and other team members through verbal, email, text, phone and other internal electronic communications
- Maintain, calibrate, and clean inspection tools to ensure accuracy
- Train Quality inspectors and auditors
- Report out Quality KPIs to Leadership
- Drive Cross functional problem solving and implementation of countermeasures
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Participate in continuous improvement projects for the shop and Tesla
- Perform all assignments in accordance with EH&S and security policies
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Industrial engineering or related engineering field
- 3+ years related experience in Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge and Experience with Core Tools (APQP, DF, PFMEA, Control Plan, Work instruction, MSA, SPC)
- Strong CATIA or 3D CAD experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T
- Experience with CM4D or statistical software
- Thorough knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator, etc
- Thrives in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment with tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team with minimal supervision
- Experience with common Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Flexible with ability to work overtime and AWS on short notice based on strategic needs of the company
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
$64,800 - $232,200/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.
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
$64,800 - $232,200/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 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.
