The ideal candidate is a hands-on quality engineer who combines strong technical judgment with rigorous data analysis. You will own quality systems and problem-solving for remanufacturing operations-defining standards, driving root cause and corrective action, and enabling production and engineering to ship reliable products. You bring a positive, can-do attitude, clear communication, and the drive to learn quickly and lead cross-functional work in a fast-paced environment where people carry real responsibility.
- Own quality engineering for remanufacturing processes: control plans, inspection standards, and process quality metrics
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions on process, product, and supplier issues through verified closure
- Develop and maintain PFMEA, control plans, and reaction plans with process, manufacturing, and test engineering
- Define sampling, measurement methods, and acceptance criteria; support MSA/gage capability where required
- Analyze production and test data using statistical methods to identify trends, capability gaps, and improvement opportunities
- Govern nonconformance, containment, and MRB disposition; ensure traceability and scrap/hold integrity in systems
- Partner with operations and technicians to resolve line quality issues and improve first-pass yield
- Support internal and external audits and build the quality evidence package for process release and launch readiness
- Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce defect rates, variation, and cost of poor quality
- Coach quality technicians and production teams on methods, documentation standards, and problem-solving discipline
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience with electro-mechanical assemblies; chemical processes preferred
- Demonstrated success applying design for quality, problem-solving methodologies, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, and SPC
- Strong background applying statistical methods to real manufacturing problems
- Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software capabilities preferred
- Data mining, databases, and scripting experience (e.g., MySQL, Python)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with production, engineering, and supply chain in a fast-paced environment
- Six Sigma or ASQ certification preferred
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