Dimensional Quality Engineer

What To Expect

The Dimensional Quality Engineer role is both a practical and analytical position. They will be responsible for developing dimensional standards and practices while driving dimensional improvements across cross-functional teams within the Fremont factory.

• Developing and driving dimensional improvements across all Tesla models
• Reviewing manufacturing processes, current build quality, and part/assembly design to drive improvements
• Working closely with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Teams to provide reports, charts, graphs, and anything else needed to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control product and process quality
• Supporting with new product launches, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting related to dimensional quality engineering responsibilities
• Supporting in risk assessment & mitigation activities by anticipating potential problems and taking preventative action
• Contributing to 8D/Root Cause Analysis process by reviewing/auditing and collecting information on manufacturing processes, design, specifications, quality system, and detection methods
• Creating and training on new documents, dimensional quality processes, and detection methods (gaugeing, equipment, methods, etc.)
• Supporting Manufacturing Control Plan/PFMEA Creation and Improvements developing Dimensional Control Plan Definition, Execution, and Implementation
• Conducting and analyzing Gauge R&R tests on various measuring equipment
• Overseeing new measurement equipment validations and driving new measurement equipment to meet Tesla Dimensional Standards

What You'll Do

Review part and assembly data using data collection software (CM4D, Polyworks, Dataloop) by reviewing design requirements and supporting with tolerance reviews and creating dimensional reports for Fremont Factory

• Prepare presentations summarizing results, findings, and next steps
• Communicate between cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements to completion by investigating root causes and providing corrective and preventative actions
• Support with new product launches, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting related to dimensional quality engineering responsibilities
• Contribute to 8D/Root Cause Analysis process by reviewing/auditing and collecting information on manufacturing processes, design, specifications, quality system, and detection methods
• Create and train on new documents, dimensional quality processes, and detection methods (gaugeing, equipment, methods, etc.)
• Support Manufacturing Control Plan/PFMEA Creation and Improvements developing Dimensional Control Plan Definition, Execution, and Implementation
• Conduct and analyze Gauge R&R tests on various measuring equipment
• Oversee new measurement equipment validations and drive new measurement equipment to meet Tesla Dimensional Standards

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification or proven equivalent experience
• Experience developing process / quality plans and audit procedures and driving failure analysis efforts and corrective actions
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applying GD&T development, measurement equipment and expertise, DVA developing and understanding, fixture manufacturing and improvement
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Excellent problem-solver with a strong quality and customer-focused mindset
• Must possess a bias for action, with the ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive in challenging circumstances, owning assignments, and taking full accountability for overall success
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to Tesla’s sites as needed or suppliers, especially in support of new product and line launches

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$84,000 - $174,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits