Quality Engineer

Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
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

Requirements:
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 & 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 for all levelsPay 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.