Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support launch and post-launch quality activities for Tesla’s growing number of vehicle products and lines. This position will report to the Manufacturing Quality team within Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering organization. In this role, you will provide support to the team in the execution of quality goals and objectives before, during, and after the launch phase for new products and lines. You will be expected to work cross-functionally and support the identification and prioritization of potential product and process failures and help drive both corrective and preventative actions.

- Own discrete quality improvement projects from “concept to completion” in dynamic manufacturing environments

- Support quality validations during vehicle launches with the goal of implementing quality improvements and exceeding build quality targets

- Liaise with cross-functional teams to evaluate line and process designs during early concept phases

- Provide support during cross-functional review / roll-out of PFMEAs; provide input on control plans tailored to each new line

- Work cross-functionally to develop and implement robust quality systems

- Support definition of quality and process requirements as a part of Tesla’s global operating standards

- Partner with design and manufacturing engineering counterparts to translate design requirements into functional quality controls that can withstand the demands of high-volume production

- Support quality root cause investigations and resolutions as they relate to factory-controllable issues

- Analyze manufacturing processes and product specifications in order to determine best practices that meet or exceed Tesla’s quality standards

- Support the overall team in building and implementing appropriate quality audit standards and procedures

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience

- 2+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or a manufacturing-related industry

- Excellent problem-solver with a strong quality and customer-focused mindset

- Experience in automotive high-volume quality manufacturing engineering or process engineering

- Proactive and results-driven, with a focus on delivering outcomes in challenging environments

- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to Tesla’s sites as needed, especially in support of new product and line launches

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $91,600 - $316,800/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.