Quality Engineer, Body in White

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing on time support to our internal or external customers on Quality Improvement opportunities that we have in our processes of BIW Assembly. You will monitor our manufacturing processes, quality data systems, first pass yield, scrap and continuous improvement opportunities in order to implement the best practices in our operation on daily basis. A successful candidate must be a problem-solver at his/her core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement (personally and professionally).
Responsibilities

• Prevent customer satisfaction and durability issues by coordinating Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA's), product design specifications and tolerances reviews, past problem history, and supplier development
• Establish and ensure conformance to engineering standards, product specifications, and highest customer expectations
• Develop and release product/process control plans, inspection standards, quality and testing plans and instructions, visual work instructions, technical specifications, and various manufacturing validations
• Contain defective products through ownership of problem definition (8D's), Root Cause Analysis (RCA's), dispositions review, tracking of resolution effectiveness, and Containment coordination
• Detect non-conformances and process variations through use and standardization of SPC systems, Change Control management, and both Internal auditing and Layered Process auditing
• Lead cross-functional problem solving teams to drive process and product improvements; 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
• Track and improve performance to internal and external quality performance metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of quality problem solving methods including, but not limited to, fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma. Additionally, evidence of the application of these methods to solve complex problems in a manufacturing environment
• GD&T experience
• Clear verbal, written, and presentation communication and computer skills in the English Language
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all business levels and functions of both internal Manufacturing and Supplier relations
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5% to 10%)
• Detail oriented, effectively handle multiple priorities, have a strong quality mindset, have the ability to meet tight deadlines, and enjoy working in a team environment

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