Sr. Quality Engineer, Cell Manufacturing
5 Days Old
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ 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, and PPAP
- 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
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)
- 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 - $192,000/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.
- Location:
- Fremont
- Job Type:
- FullTime
