Quality Systems Technician, Megafactory

Description:
At Tesla, we’re building a world of amazing abundance. As a Quality Systems Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our energy solutions meet the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with teams across the value stream to audit processes, identify inefficiencies, mitigate risks, and drive improvements. Your solutions to key issues will transform how teams operate.
To be successful, stakeholders should see you as a dependable source for suggesting quantifiable, ISO 9001-compliant solutions that deliver enduring impact, even as you advance to new challenges.

Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional audits of manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with internal standards and ISO 9001; create and maintain audit systems while assisting in identifying, documenting, and solving problems
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality systems, such as defect rates, compliance scores, and improvement initiative ROI to inform leadership decisions
Raise the bar by deploying data-driven improvements across the site, ensuring all elements of solution delivery are planned for and accounted (e.g., business analysis through validation, training, and change management)
Collaborate with engineers to refine systems, provide feedback on system and process iterations and gaps, and support risk assessment activities like PFMEA
Coordinate with OEMs, service providers, and internal stakeholders to schedule equipment calibration and downtime
Manage multiple action items across all departments and systems while aligning stakeholder expectations and generating consensus on changes

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality systems, preferably in high-volume or startup environments
Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail; demonstrated track record of initiative, delivering results, and adaptability; willingness to learn, grow, and take the driver’s seat
Must have command of English language, both written and verbal communication skills to manage and communicate the health and integrity of the quality management system; comfortable with making decisions with incomplete information
Proficiency in tools and business applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data (Microsoft Office Suite, Confluence, Jira); preferred: working knowledge of Power Automate
Preferred: Project management experience; familiarity with quality core tools (APQP, FMEA, CP); ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 internal auditor
Preferred: Experience with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies; experience with reading electrical and mechanical schematics

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