Tesla · 2 days ago
Quality Engineering Technician, Energy
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTesla is a leading electric vehicle and clean energy company. The Quality Engineering Technician will ensure that all material meets quality requirements, lead investigations into quality issues, and work closely with production and engineering teams to drive continuous improvements in the manufacturing process.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Assist Quality Engineers during fault injection exercises process refinement through Gage R&R and management of Issue Tracker actions to resolution and assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues, contain parts or products as needed, sort parts for quality requirements
Serve as the on-shift subject matter expert (SME) for process and product specifications that define quality in assigned areas
Maintain, update, and validate product and quality plans and control plans, lead line to line root cause 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
Support training the 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
Qualification
Required
Level 3 Quality Technician or an Engineering degree or equivalent experience
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment and understanding of quality systems required
Ability to lift and sort parts
Ability to effectively communicate common issues and defects to leadership and management assisting with solutions
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing line leadership and guidance and detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
Ability to pull and manipulate data in SQL, basic statistical knowledge (capability, t-tests, etc.)
Ability to use technology tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data
Ability to operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software
Preferred
Experience on Model 3 Drive Unit, Battery Module, and/or Pack lines and experience with Tesla quality systems preferred
Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc. highly desired and strong aptitude with electronic test and measurement systems
Proficiency at reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and material specifications and knowledge of GD&T engineering drawings
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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