The Data Manufacuring Quality Team at Tesla is seeking a Materials Engineer with a strong background in material testing, analytical methods, and problem-solving methodologies. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to resolve challenges, improve manufacturability, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with design, production, reliability, and quality engineering to address issues and improve processes
- Lead projects from concept through validation to implementation, emphasizing quality
- Sustain products through cost reduction and yield improvements
- Use structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, 8D, and Ishikawa
- Analyze data to identify trends and enhance quality and efficiency
- Monitor and reduce process variation using SPC and MSA techniques
- Develop and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, and work instructions for quality testing
- Degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 4 year of experience in Quality, Process Design, Process Improvement or Operations
- Strong expertise in material testing, including mechanical/structural, chemical and dimensional testing
- Proficiency in analytical tools: Keyence, SEM-EDS, Instron, Rheometer, FTIR, XRF, and others is preferred
- Knowledge of statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab for data analysis
- Experience with root cause analysis, MSA studies and implementing data-driven solutions
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams
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