Quality Engineer, Exteriors & Interiors

The Quality Engineer, General Assembly will work as a member of Tesla’s Quality organization. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high quality electric vehicles 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 his/her core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement (personally and professionally).

• 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
• Establish and maintain quality performance metrics
• Develop and implement quality standards as part of the Tesla Quality System to assure products meet expectations of our target customers
• Support the development of product specifications and tolerances, design and process FMEAs and DVAs
• Establish and maintain control plans and inspection standards to assure critical features are controlled through the assembly/production processes
• Lead/facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials identified for control of nonconforming product
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow daily housekeeping and 5S standards
• Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing related field, or equivalent experience
• Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
• 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 broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Ability, willingness to travel domestically, and internationally (5% to 10%)

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