Continuous Improvement Engineer, Megafactory
About the Role
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic leader for operational excellence initiatives across Tesla's manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving large-scale Lean Six Sigma deployments, leading complex cross-functional improvement programs, and developing CI capability across the organization. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience in high-volume manufacturing environments and a proven track record of delivering measurable business results through structured problem solving and waste elimination.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement comprehensive quality management system to ensure product specifications and industry standards are met
- Investigate and resolve quality-related issues and defects, and report on quality performance to company stakeholders
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues promptly
- Prepare and present quality performance reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, issues, and progress towards quality objectives
- Oversee documentation of quality control activities, including inspection reports and corrective action plans
- Provide training and support to project and operations teams on quality standards and best practices
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control, with a strong focus on large-scale construction projects
- Experience with electro-mechanical, vehicle or aerospace assemblies, battery pack or module manufacturing preferred
- Six Sigma or ASQ certification are preferred
- Specific training and demonstrated success in applying design for quality, problem-solving methodologies, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE and SPC
- Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to industrial electrical projects
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex information and make data-driven decisions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate quality principles and standard
Location & Travel
This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) and will require 50% travel to the Bay Area (CA) to support early builds and validation support for the next 3-4 months.
Benefits
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution options
- Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits including: 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