Sr. Quality Engineer, Energy
What to Expect
This position will join the Quality Engineering Team at Gigafactory New York. The primary objective is to support the manufacturing of high-quality residential and commercial electronics, electric vehicle charging systems. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver and demonstrated leader, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
- Create and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in manufacturing process and drive resolution of high-risk issues into process controls
- Establish and maintain Control Plans to assure critical features are controlled and monitored through the assembly/production processes
- Establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements
- Develop and implement Quality Key Points for visual inspection that meets product specifications used by in process inspections and quality audits
- Create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by Quality Technicians across all product lines
- Review and provide disposition to non-conforming material and perform mechanical and electrical failure analysis on components and assemblies
- Lead containment activity on non-conforming material by determining appropriate suspect range to quarantine and provide disposition of material
- Track quality performance metrics from Technician audits and organize regular reviews with all cross-functional stakeholders; prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities
- Manage and develop team of Quality Technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvements
- Promote and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts with subordinates, peers, and superiors
- Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes
- Experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plus
- Experience in 6-Sigma
- Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures
- Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar
- Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar), is a plus
- Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
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
- Associate QA Engineer – $61,200 – $91,800/annual salary
- QA Engineer – $74,800 – $112,200/annual salary
- Sr QA Engineer – $91,800 – $137,700/annual salary
- Staff QA Engineer – $108,800 – $163,200/annual salary
+ cash and stock awards + benefits
