Supplier Quality Assurance

Description:
Tesla’s Supplier Quality Engineering team plays a critical role as voice of Supply Chain within the Factory. The team consists of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Technicians who are responsible for ensuring production line is protected from disruption due to incoming supplier quality issues, while driving actions with suppliers. This cross-functional role requires team members to work closely with Factory teams towards issue identification and containment, and with Supply Chain teams towards issue resolution and corrective actions.

Responsibilities:
Participate in daily Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and investigate potential supplier quality issues within agreed timeframe, assign ownership of defects and support other teams and team members with complex or major issues which impact Tesla quality or productivity
Own the containment activities for all supplier related issues by fast response including sorting/reworking parts when needed, creating Work Instructions, support the QI Team members in training inspectors, conduct spot audits, and communicate daily the results of all sorts highlighting percentage of rejected parts
Review SCARs for accuracy and completeness of information (detailed description of issue), effectively communicate improvements or changes needed with the SCAR creator, or take the initiative and make the adjustments as needed; Drive the closure of sorts; SCAR sorts to be closed within 21 days, and TSorts to be closed within 30 days
Lead part measurement activities for high-risk parts, take the initiative to have parts measured, document and share the results. Perform additional defect analysis utilizing basic metrology equipment, coordinate specialized testing, and communicate results with internal teams and supplier
Coordinate return of samples to supplier for failure analysis, measurement at Tesla, or collection of additional information as required. May need occasional travel to supplier sites (
Execute part change trials including coordinating shipments, delivering parts to the line, performing quality assessments and obtaining cross functional buyoff
Manage supplier liaisons/representatives at Tesla, coordinates their individual support activities, establish priorities based on build plan and business needs

Requirements:
SQA Candidates will have a minimum of 3 years working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a member of either the quality, manufacturing, or process engineering team(s), or the candidate will have led multiple team members in the production processes

The SQA must have a basic understanding of GD&T, problem solving, and manufacturing

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
$28.75 - $42.73/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.