Supplier Quality Engineer, Interiors

What To Expect
Tesla's Supplier Quality team serves as the critical frontline defense against quality issues in our supply chain. We rapidly identify, contain, and resolve supplier quality concerns to protect manufacturing lines. This fast-paced role demands exceptional problem-solving abilities, decisive action, and effective communication with internal/external teams at all levels. For curious minds, this position offers unparalleled exposure to complex manufacturing systems, quality methodologies, and Tesla's innovative approach to problem-solving. You'll develop valuable technical and leadership skills while making direct, measurable impact on our production systems.

The mission: Safeguard Tesla's manufacturing operations by preventing supplier quality issues through proactive identification, containment, and permanent resolution - ultimately supporting our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers.

What You'll Do

Lead comprehensive investigations of supplier quality issues, leveraging understanding of plastic injection molding, textile edge wrapping processes, design specifications, and quality standards to quantify problems with data

Drive containment actions and develop sorting/rework methodologies that ensure only parts meeting quality standards reach production lines, applying creative problem-solving to error-proof these processes

Solve problems under pressure by thinking clearly to assess situations and provide the team with actionable next steps

Prioritize tasks effectively using hypothesis testing and Risk Priority Number (RPN) evaluation

Break down complex tasks into manageable steps and lead implementation from the frontlines

Identify and champion kaizen initiatives that reduce part costs, enhance quality standards, or improve ergonomics in manufacturing processes

Own and drive Supplier Quality KPIs including SCAR containment metrics, sort closure rates, aging MRB tickets, and related performance indicators

Coordinate effectively with suppliers to ensure timely sort initiations by managing PO releases, communicating Clean Shipment Dates, and conducting thorough Verification of Effectiveness for SCARs

Stay at the forefront of emerging manufacturing and engineering trends impacting product quality

Follow issues through to completion, with flexibility to support different production shifts or commodities as per business needs

What You'll Bring

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

Understanding of implications of class A surface components on vehicles and Appearance Approval Process is a plus

Strong foundation in manufacturing and quality methodologies including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), 8D problem solving, Pareto Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and measurement system analysis

Exceptional interpersonal skills for building collaborative relationships across functional teams, with the confidence to direct supplier activities at the management level

Proactive, results-driven mindset with passion for improving processes, enhancing part quality, and driving operational excellence

Natural curiosity, a hand on approach and willingness to learn new skills with a focus on quick implementation

Practical experience with Quality Systems, PPAP/APQP processes, understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and various inspection methods

Strong technical communication abilities, particularly in translating complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences

Supplier sourcing or process audit experience

Practical experience with data analysis and visualization using tools like SQL, Tableau, Python

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

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