Quality Engineer, Body, Model Y

About the role

The Quality Engineer will work as a member of Tesla’s Fremont Quality Engineering organization. The primary objective is to support the production of high-quality electric vehicles through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to drive process and product improvements
• Use QA methodologies to manage and facilitate issue resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective corrective and preventive actions
• Establish and maintain quality performance metrics
• Develop and implement quality standards as part of the Tesla Quality System to assure products meet expectations of our target customers
• Support the development of product specifications and tolerances, design and process FMEAs and DVAs
• Establish and maintain control plans and inspection standards to assure critical features are controlled through the assembly/production processes
• Lead/facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials identified for control of nonconforming product
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow daily housekeeping and 5S standards
• Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer, and an enjoyable place to work

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem-solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc.
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5% to 10%)
• Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple priorities, strong quality mindset, and ability to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented, effectively handle multiple priorities, have a strong quality mindset and have the ability to meet tight deadlines

Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Relentless, continual improvement

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

Expected Compensation: $84,000 - $180,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits