Quality Technician, Material Review Board, Powertrain

What to Expect

The position will be based in Sparks, Nevada at Tesla's Gigafactory in the Quality department. The ideal candidate for this position will not only have strong analytical skills (Problem‑Solving,  soft  skills), but also demonstrated experience in material review processes and defect disposition ( hard  skills), and product testing. They will work closely with manufacturing, Quality Engineers, and Supplier Quality teams to evaluate non‑conforming materials, determine dispositions, and ensure that quality standards are maintained through the Material Review Board process.

• Participate actively in the Material Review Board (MRB) process to confirm, disposition, and document non‑conforming components and products, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with quality standards
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to contain non‑conforming parts or products, sort or potentially rework parts for quality requirements, and support corrective action implementation
• Monitor and report on quality issues related to non‑conforming materials, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions and countermeasures through the MRB process
• Work with Supply Quality Engineering and suppliers to address material discrepancies and develop specifications that support production requirements
• Analyze and interpret data independently, anticipate potential problems related to material quality, and take preventative actions to support PFMEA activities

• Experience with in Quality systems in a high‑volume Manufacturing environment, with specific exposure to Material Review Board processes (QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred, and GD&T knowledge is helpful)
• Demonstrated expertise in extensive problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and disposition of non‑conforming materials, with a strong aptitude for electronic test and measurement systems
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams, and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc., is highly desired
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. Ability to lift and sort parts of up to 30 pounds as needed during MRB activities
• Detail‑oriented with strong record‑keeping and organizational skills, and familiarity with basic MS Word/Excel is required
• Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data related to material quality, and operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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