Quality Engineer, Seats Assembly

This role will support the production of high quality seats assembly through the continual improvement of process and product quality.
Responsibilities

• Lead efforts with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and production teams to ensure design drawings, manufacturing instructions, inspection instructions, tooling are consistent and complete
• Lead problem-solving teams; use of QA methodologies to manage and facilitate issue resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation and monitoring of effective corrective and preventive actions
• Support the development of Design and Process FMEA
• Establish and maintain control plans to assure critical features are controlled through the assembly/production processes
• Conducting the capability studies and implementing SPC's controls
• Lead/facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials identified for control of nonconforming product
• Establish quality performance metrics and drive issues to true root cause solutions
• Audit manufacturing line against released manufacturing processes and procedures
• Lead/perform product containment activities and arrange for disposition
• Support and generate continuous improvement ideas and work on cost reduction projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in automotive seating or interiors (JIT preferred)
• Familiarity with compliances and Legal requirement of automotive seating regulation
• Experience in GD&T and Quality systems in a manufacturing environment
• Training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, Six Sigma 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)
• 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
Expected Compensation
$72,000 - $162,000/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.