Quality Engineer, Optimus - #1399852

What To Expect
This position you will work as a member of Tesla’s Quality Team. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high-quality Optimus through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver at their core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement.

The successful candidate must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to work independently. They must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with external and internal teams at all levels across the company.

What You'll Do

Work with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to determine product specifications and tolerances

Establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements

Support the development of DFMEAs to determine potential risks in product design and support resolution of high-risk issues design features

Lead and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in manufacturing 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

Develop and implement Quality Key Points for visual inspection that meets product specifications used by in process inspections and quality audits

Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional team

Lead and facilitate sorting activity and drive part improvement with suppliers on part non-conformances

Lead Containment activity on non-conforming material by determining appropriate suspect range to quarantine and provide disposition of material

Able to perform and lead Problem Solving activities for quality issues through root cause investigation and development/implementing preventative and corrective actions

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience

Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA required

Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving

methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc.

Experience with various reliability test techniques including HALT and HASS testing

Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques

Must be very comfortable with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

Ability and willingness to work nights

Benefits
Compensation and 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 - $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.

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