Quality Inspector

Tesla

Buffalo, New York Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
As a Quality Inspector, you will support manufacturing operations by ensuring products meet strict quality standards. This role involves conducting inspections, identifying defects, and collaborating with the production team to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
Perform visual, functional, and dimensional inspections on components and assemblies
Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
Identify and document non-conformances using quality management systems
Conduct first-article, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with specifications, communicating quality issues to production and engineering teams for corrective action
Follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate inspection records
Support root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives
Maintains exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts

Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments
Ability to learn new technology
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed as well as potential overtime
Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates
Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship

Essential Physical Demands:
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs.
The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment
Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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
Quality Inspector - $22.44/hour
Quality Inspector - $25.50/hour
Quality Inspector - $30.60/hour

  • 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.
Required Skills
quality assurance manufacturing collaboration process improvement compliance communication English attention to detail compensation
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