Quality Engineer

What to Expect

This position will join the Quality Engineering Team at Gigafactory New York. The primary objective is to support the manufacturing of high-quality residential and commercial electronics, electric vehicle charging systems. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver and demonstrated leader, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

* Create and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in manufacturing process and drive resolution of high-risk issues into process controls

* Establish and maintain Control Plans to ensure critical features are controlled and monitored through the assembly/production processes

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

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

* Create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by quality technicians across all product lines

* Review and provide disposition to non-conforming material and perform mechanical and electrical failure analysis on components and assemblies

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

* Track quality performance metrics from technician audits and organize regular reviews with all cross-functional stakeholders; prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities

* Manage and improve ESD program for the site

What You'll Bring

* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes

* Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes

* Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques

* Experience in 6-Sigma

* Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures

* Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar

* Experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plus

* Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar) is a plus

* Experience with power electronics is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

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

* Associate Quality Engineer - $75,600 - $113,400/annual salary

* Quality Engineer - $93,600 - $140,400/annual salary

* Sr Quality Engineer - $108,000 - $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.…