International Equipment Vendor Surveillance QA Inspector, Infrastructure Programs

Description:
The Equipment Vendor Surveillance QA Inspector is responsible for surveilling and evaluating suppliers to ensure that all delivered equipment complies with the company’s quality standards, regulatory requirements, and performance specifications. The role involves international travel to perform onsite inspections, document reviews, functional testing, and continuous improvement activities that protect product integrity and maintain supplier accountability. Valid Passport required for international travel and ability to travel.

Responsibilities:
Conduct onsite and offsite inspections of vendor facilities (pre-qualification, periodic, and for-cause) to verify compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, quality standards, drawings, codes, and regulatory requirements for mechanical equipment such as tanks, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, boilers, and associated rotating equipment

Review and validate vendor documentation, including inspection & test plans, calibration records, material certifications, and non-destructive testing reports
Utilize statistical sampling methods and measurement tools (e.g., CMM, calipers, torque meters) to perform visual, dimensional, and functional testing of equipment
Oversee functional and performance testing of equipment (e.g., pressure tests, calibration checks, operational simulations) to verify that equipment will meet design intent
Generate detailed, clear, and actionable inspection reports, highlighting non-conformances, root-cause observations, and recommending corrective actions or acceptance criteria while collaborating with suppliers to develop, implement, and track corrective-action plans, ensuring timely closure and verification of effectiveness
Communicate inspection results and risk assessments to cross-functional teams (procurement, engineering, quality, manufacturing) to support informed sourcing decisions, monitoring trends in supplier performance, feeding data into continuous-improvement initiatives and vendor database

Requirements:
Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification with general knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Minimum of 8 years of hands-on inspection / audit experience with equipment, with at least 3 years focused on vendor surveillance for mechanical equipment tanks, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, boilers
Proficiency with inspection tools (e.g., ultrasonic thickness gauges, vibration analyzers, coating thickness meters) and software for reporting (e.g., Microsoft Office, digital inspection apps). The inspector will be required to possess at a minimum, the basic weld inspection tools to include a measuring tape, v-wac, 6" ruler in/mm, filet gages, mirror, 2-hole pins, flashlight / headlamp, and torpedo level
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, to perform inspections ensuring timely coverage of all suppliers and equipment categories
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical documents and apply corrective action procedures to resolve nonconforming conditions
Possesses solid knowledge of the regulatory requirements that drive the quality program and is familiar with key construction codes (e.g., AWS, ASME)
Understanding of quality management principles and can apply them across the full project lifecycle—including engineering, environmental compliance, procurement, construction, testing, operations, and commissioning

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