Staff Quality Engineer, Optimus

Description:
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Quality Engineer focusing on launch production of actuators for Optimus humanoid robots.  The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in quality engineering principles, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational efficiency and all assemblies meet design specifications. As a Staff Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and establishing the Quality Management Systems needed to meet critical KPI metrics. They will be expected to work closely with SIE and Design teams on supplier readiness. Your role in this demanding and fast-paced environment will contribute to the development of a groundbreaking product, aligning with our mission of achieving machine-to-build-machine capability.

Responsibilities:
Lead Quality Engineering Team: Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams to contain, root cause, and resolve quality issues in the high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring alignment with Tesla’s speed and quality objectives
Lead the development of quality controls plans, lead failure analysis, and continually update PFMEA based on lessons learned from new failures, working cross functionally with design, manufacturing & sustaining engineers
Establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements to determine component and assembly level readiness
Able to steer productivity with SIE/suppliers to ensure effective countermeasures with minimal iterations
Leads problem solving of unusual and technically ambiguous issues using first principles
Ability to proactively discover and define problems independently
Able to take action and lead/drive peers and cross functional teams on resolving root causes with no support
Mentorship & Training: Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the operations team
Operational Support: Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues in real-time, minimizing production downtime and enhancing operational reliability

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, etc.) or other technical discipline or equivalent experience
Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA required
Demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc.
Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail
Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
Industry Knowledge: Experience in high-volume manufacturing or automotive production environments is highly desirable
Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

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
$120,000 - $216,000/annual salary + 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.