Staff Quality Engineer, Optimus

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Quality Engineer focusing on launch production of actuators for Optimus humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in quality engineering principles a hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational efficiency and all assemblies meet design specifications. As a Staff Quality Engineer you will be responsible for defining and establishing the Quality Management Systems needed to meet critical KPI metrics. They will be expected to work closely with SIE and Design teams on supplier readiness. Your role in this demanding and fast-paced environment will contribute to the development of a groundbreaking product aligning with our mission of achieving machine-to-build-machine capability.

Lead Quality Engineering Team

Build mentor and scale high-performing teams to contain root cause and resolve quality issues in the high-volume manufacturing environment ensuring alignment with Teslas speed and quality objectives

Lead the development of quality controls plans lead failure analysis and continually update PFMEA based on lessons learned from new failures working cross functionally with design manufacturing & sustaining engineers

Establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements to determine component and assembly level readiness

Able to steer productivity with SIEsuppliers to ensure effective countermeasures with minimal iterations

Leads problem solving of unusual and technically ambiguous issues using first principles

Ability to proactively discover and define problems independently

Able to take action and leaddrive peers and cross functional teams on resolving root causes with no support

Mentorship & Training

Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the operations team

Operational Support

Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues in real-time minimizing production downtime and enhancing operational reliability

Bachelors Degree in Engineering Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Computer Engineering etc. or other technical discipline or equivalent experience

Experienced in QS-9000 ISOTS 16949 APQP PPAP DFMEA PFMEA required

Demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams FMEA process capability analysis hypothesis testing DoE SPC etc.

Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail 

Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques

Industry Knowledge

Experience in high-volume manufacturing or automotive production environments is highly desirable

Excellent oral written and presentation communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines 

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

401k 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

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