Quality Technician, Cybertruck, Vehicle

What to Expect

The Quality Engineering Technician will ensure that all material, both in-process and incoming, meets Tesla’s quality requirements and specifications.  This person will be responsible for identifying quality issues within the manufacturing environment, leading investigations and root cause analysis, collecting relevant process and product data, and managing non-conforming material.  This person will work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain rapid response and to drive continuous improvements to the production process.

What You’ll Do

• Perform various inspections, audits, and testing to evaluate product and process performance
• Drive root cause investigations for in-process and incoming quality issues
• Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test and measurement data with engineering teams
• Manage, inspect, contain, and disposition non-conforming material
• Work with engineering teams to validate new product designs, equipment, and processes
• Assist with PFMEA and control plan activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks before they become quality issues
• Analyze production data to identify potential non-conforming or at-risk material
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and production goals

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with quality and process control in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Highly skilled in complex problem solving and root cause analysis techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use a range of basic test and measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, etc
• Working understanding of basic statistical concepts and methods
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineer drawings, with a working knowledge of GD&T
• Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
• Experience in Excel, SQL, Python, Mintab/JMP, and Solidworks/Catia is preferred

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:

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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