Incoming Quality Technician, Quality

Overview

Join Tesla as an Incoming Quality Technician in our Quality team. You will manage parts rejected by production or from the field, collaborate across functions, and drive accurate root‑cause analysis and disposition of rejected parts.

• Operate with an ‘inspect, diagnose, and repair’ mindset.
• Guide the Material Review Board (MRB) team to properly disposition parts in a timely manner, driving root‑cause investigations.
• Participate in daily MRB meetings with suppliers, quality engineering, process engineering, and operations.
• Document and communicate any identified defects on parts and secure defective parts in the MRB area.
• Disposition non‑conforming material accurately and in a timely manner, including material transactions and inventory updates.
• Build strong relationships with cross‑functional teams across all locations (onsite and offsite to Factory).
• Create supplier corrective action requests, obtain and log updates on open requests, and transact MRB inventory as needed.
• Track and present data trends on defects identified using data applications and systems.

• Experience with QS‑9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Minitab/JMP, and Solid Works/Catia is preferred.
• Experience with quality and process control in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Working understanding of basic statistical concepts and methods.
• Highly skilled in complex problem solving and root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting.
• Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent technical communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Degree is a plus.

• Perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
• Lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs.
• Bend, lift and reach to install parts.
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures.
• Find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 payroll contribution.
• Company‑paid HSA contribution for high‑deductible plans.
• 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.
• 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.

Tesla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate a culture of diversity, belonging, and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive hiring experience for all talented individuals.