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What to Expect What You’ll Bring
Tesla’s Supplier Quality Engineering team plays a critical role as Voice of Supply Chain within the Factory. The team consists of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) technicians who are responsible for ensuring production line is protected from disruption due to incoming Supplier Quality issues, while driving actions with suppliers. This cross-functional role requires team members to work closely with Factory teams towards issue identification and containment, and with Supply Chain teams towards issue resolution and corrective actions.
What You’ll Do A Tesla Supplier Assurance Technician, SQA, will be responsible for all of the following metrics. These may differ slightly based on commodity or project assignment but will be utilized in one fashion or another as part of the daily scope of work.
- Participate in daily Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and investigate potential Supplier Quality issues within agreed timeframe, assign ownership of defects and support other teams and team members with complex or major issues which impact Tesla quality or productivity
- Own the containment activities for all supplier related issues by fast response including sorting/reworking parts when needed, creating Work Instructions, support the QI Team members in training inspectors, conduct spot audits, and communicate daily the results of all sorts highlighting percentage of rejected parts
- Review SCARs for accuracy and completeness of information (detailed description of issue), effectively communicate improvements or changes needed with the SCAR creator, or take the initiative and make the adjustments as needed
- Lead part measurement activities for high-risk parts, take the initiative to have parts measured, document and share the results
- Coordinate return of samples to supplier for failure analysis, measurement at Tesla, or collection of additional information as required
- Perform additional defect analysis utilizing basic metrology equipment, coordinate specialized testing, and communicate results with internal teams and supplier
- Drive the closure of sorts; SCAR sorts to be closed within 21 days, and TSorts to be closed within 30 days
- Manage supplier liaisons/representatives at Tesla, coordinates their individual support activities, establish priorities based on build plan and business needs
- SQA Candidates will have a minimum of 3 years working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a member of either the quality, manufacturing, or process engineering team(s), or the candidate will have led multiple team members in the production processes
- The SQA must have a basic understanding of GD&T, problem solving, and manufacturing.
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.
