Quality Engineer, Stamping

Description:
The Quality Engineer, Stamping, will work as a member of Tesla’s Quality organization. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high-quality Cold Stamping through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver at core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset and risk assessment, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement (personally and professionally).

Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to drive process and product improvements; use of QA methodologies to manage and facilitate issue resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation and monitoring of effective corrective and preventive actions
Establish and maintain monthly quality performance metrics
Review concerns Design Engineering and perform risk assessment and continue to understand functions of castings geometry for vehicle load cases
Develop and implement quality standards as part of the Tesla Quality System to assure products meet expectations of our target customers
Support the development of product specifications and tolerances, design and process FMEAs and develop quality plan for die approval
Establish and maintain control plans and inspection standards to assure critical features are controlled through the assembly/production processes
Lead/facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials identified for control of nonconforming product
Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or manufacturing related field or equivalent experience

Proficient in stamping processes including process variables, tooling dies, and raw material properties
Demonstrated success applying quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams and 5 Whys
Proficiency in risk assessments, PFMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC and quality core tools
Thorough knowledge of GD&T and ability to interpret CMM reports
Experience with CAD tools such as Solidworks and Catia
Experience with broad variety of measurement devices, inspection techniques, and mechanical testing of plates and strips including report interpretation
Ability to establish and maintain timelines, dashboards and KPIs to ensure visibility and accountability
Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5% to 10%)

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