The Quality Engineer will work as a member of Tesla's Quality organization. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high-quality electric vehicles through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver at his/her core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement.
- Lead cross-functional teams to hunt down product and process issues, then drive root cause, containment, and corrective/preventive actions until the problem stays closed
- Perform technical root-cause analysis on vehicle systems (chassis, torque joints, brakes, and related assemblies) using traces, tool data, and station process-not opinion
- Establish, own, and continually raise quality performance metrics so gaps are visible and acted on, not explained away
- Coordinate chassis system specifications and deviations as they change, keeping production, design, and suppliers aligned to the current standard
- Support product specifications, tolerances, design/process FMEAs, and DVAs so critical features are defined tightly enough to be controlled
- Build and maintain control plans and inspection standards that catch critical-to-quality features in the assembly process, then tighten them as failures teach us more
- Drive containment and corrective action into the manufacturing line, design, and supplier-fast, complete, and verified
- Lead review and disposition of discrepant material so nonconforming product is controlled and the underlying process is improved, not just sorted
- Use QA methods (root cause, CAPA, FMEA, capability, SPC) to manage issue resolution from investigation through sustained monitoring
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement that makes the team more efficient, safer, and better at finding the next weak joint before the field does
- Hands-on background in Failure Analysis, Manufacturing, Quality, or Service, preferably in automotive or consumer electronics
- Ability to read and explain torque traces: rundown, seating, final torque, and final angle-and to distinguish a good joint from a no-good joint
- Working knowledge of fasteners (size, grade, thread, head style) and the torque specification that belongs to them
- Ability to use traces, tool results, and station process to explain a production torque failure or field concern, and to name the control that should have caught it
- Demonstrated success with quality problem-solving methods: fishbone, FMEA, process capability, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC
- Broad technical range plus strong communication skills to work issues across engineering, manufacturing, service, and suppliers
- Exceptional failure analysis, attention to detail, and analytical thinking under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Ability to use tools and business systems to manage, synthesize, and interpret data; SQL, Python, Minitab, JMP (or similar) are a strong plus
- Strong quality mindset: detail-oriented, able to handle multiple priorities, and unwilling to accept a "good enough" joint or process
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5-10%)
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