Quality Engineering Technician, Cybercab, Chassis

The Quality Engineering Technician will be responsible for identifying quality issues within the vehicle program manufacturing environment. Responsible for leading investigations, and root cause analysis, collecting relevant process and product data, and managing non-conforming situations. This person will work closely with Production and Engineering teams to maintain rapid response and to drive continuous improvements to the production process. 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. This person will be working with Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians closely, as well as supporting new line validations.

• Lead root cause investigations and issues/solutions to increase and maintain quality metrics and performance
• Develop and implement daily process/line specific audit plans for Quality Technicians. Compile and review results with cross-functional teams
• Drive containment and corrective actions implementation into manufacturing line / design / supplier
• Coordinate/manage complex and continually changing chassis system specifications and deviations
• Support training and coaching of Quality Technicians on root cause issues/problems and best practices for corrective action implementation and countermeasures
• Lead/participate in continuous improvement activities with Process Technicians/Engineers Manufacturing Engineers and external Suppliers and take part in ongoing optimization of manufactured products with respect to both cost and production technology
• Analyze and interpret high failure product data independently, effectively escalating/root causing fall-out alongside line Quality Technician and direct potential problem preventative action on quality defects based on increased data metric fall-out rates and failed lineside products
• Prior applicable experience desired; preferably in a hands-on role such as Failure Analysis / Manufacturing / Quality / Service in consumer electronics or automotive
• Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA 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.
• Proficiency at reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams and knowledge of GD&T engineering drawings and must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• The successful candidate for this position must have a broad technical background with the ability to work with engineering, manufacturing, service, and suppliers across a wide variety of issues. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Tesla and outside
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing line leadership and guidance and detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Programming Languages & Tools: SQL, Python, Minitab, JMP or similar are a strong plus

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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