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Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance team towards ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability at Cell Manufacturing Line. Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s world-class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.
The Quality Engineer will collaborate on mass production cell projects that impact cell quality, manufacturability, safety, cost, and field reliability while working in a cross-functional team throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will assist with design decisions, contribute to specification requirements, and collaborate on cell material and process development projects. You will work closely with Design, Process, Equipment, and Production teams to take battery design changes and new battery designs from initial concept through prototype development and into full production.
The ideal candidate first and foremast should have a positive, can-do attitude, takes pride in their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. They look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job and stepping up to lead whenever required.
- Manage a team of Quality Engineers and technicians, providing guidance and support to ensure that quality goals are met
- Work collaboratively with Product Design, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls, Production, Maintenance, Controls, and other cross functional teams as the cell quality expert to ensure production lines are designed and operated to produce high quality and performance cells
- Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
- Lead identification, root cause analysis and resolution using 8D methodology and other structured problem-solving tools to resolve manufacturing quality issues
- Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional team
- Lead FMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturing issues are identified and risks are mitigated
- Collaborate cross functionally and with NPI to initiate and implement product, process, equipment, and other relevant changes to improve manufacturability and field performance via Process Change Approval (PCA)
- Drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, production quality, and research teams to test existing and determine new product specifications and tolerances
- Develop product/process control plans, inspection standards, testing plans and instructions, work instructions and manufacturing validation plans to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability
- Manage non-conforming cell process flows via containments and evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and external teams to identify disposition and resolve root cause
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- 6+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or a related field, with a proven track record of success in leading quality assurance efforts
- Experienced in ISO 9001, ISO/TS or IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is preferred
- Specific training and demonstrated success in applying structured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, 5Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability Analysis, DoE, etc.)
- Strong data analysis and visualization skills (Tableau, JMP, Minitab, etc.)
- Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing is highly desired
- Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
- Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment
- Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
- Knowledge of data analysis languages (SQL, Python, R, MATLAB, etc.)
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:
$72,000 - $258,000/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.
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
$72,000 - $258,000/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.
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.
