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Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Tesla moves quickly, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works alongside engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.
We are seeking a highly motivated quality person to help drive improvements to the Tesla QMS (Quality Management System). Cell manufacturing requires orders of magnitude better quality than traditional manufacturing, the key to sustained success and scalability is a robust quality system. This person will work with the team to build off the world class system Tesla has in place and continuously drive improvements to the system. This person is seasoned in manufacturing quality for high reliability applications such as Li-ion cells, medical or a similar field with several years’ experience.
- Drive implementation of QMS program across all global Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing factories
- Define and propose business process performance metrics for all levels of the organization
- Improve all elements of the quality management system and how they interface with one another
- Build robust systems that drive accountability and ensure successful implementation of the quality
- Drive compliance to industry standards
- Lead quality management reviews and internal audit program
- Monitor health of system and data quality, drive KPIs
- Track QMS implementation and health status of elements. Develop and populate monthly QMS reports
- Work with factory teams to drive/implement solutions on the manufacturing floor
- Ensure universal adoption of best practices across the 4680 network.
- Participates in detailed risk assessments at the product and manufacturing level to identify opportunity and drives mitigation of risks
- 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality
- BS in a technical discipline and evidence of exceptional experience
- Experience working with lithium-ion cells or high reliability products like medical or aerospace is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to convince stakeholders of the value of Quality Systems
- Experience working with well-established quality standards. E.g., ISO, ASTM
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions
- Passion for systemic problem-solving using systems
- Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities
- Can demonstrate ability to perform deadlines and perform under high pressure
- Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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:
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
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.
