What To Expect
The Factory Field Quality Engineer will work as a member of Tesla’s Quality Engineering organization. This role acts as a team lead who investigates quality issues first-hand, directs the day to day of technicians/data analysts while serving as a mentor, and drives cross-functional teams to solve issues. The QE will also provide summary reports to top leadership, monitor countermeasure effectiveness over the long-term, and close the feedback loop with field employees by presenting (virtually) in front of large audiences.

What You'll Do

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

Lead and mentor technicians on how to clean field data, analyze trends, and clearly present results

Establish and maintain quality performance metrics

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 DVAs

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

Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow daily housekeeping and 5S standards

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

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)

Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc.

Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques

Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

Ability, willingness to travel domestically, and internationally (5% to 10%)

May be required to support extended hours based on business and production needs

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$72,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.

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