Quality Engineer, Service Manufacturing

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the development and sustainment of Tesla Energy Product group (Powerwall, Megapack subassemblies -Battery packs, Thermal system, Inverter etc.) in Service Manufacturing organization. Service Manufacturing is responsible for new production and remanufacturing of high voltage batteries, Drive units, Residential/Industrial energy storage and infotainment hardware for Tesla vehicles. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver and demonstrated leader, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continuous improvement.

• Development and Sustainment of Quality APQP Deliverables for Energy lines. Support New Product Introduction team and complete Quality Deliverables through each phase from Engineering Builds to SOP

• Create and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in remanufacturing process and drive resolution of high-risk issues into process controls

• Establish and maintain Control Plans to assure critical features are controlled and monitored through the assembly/production processes. Develop CTQ and CTP characteristics

• Establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements.

• Support implementation and sustainment of Quality Management System

• Create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by quality technicians to review and provide disposition to non-conforming material

• Work with Suppliers and SIE/SQE team to address Part Quality Issues by creating Supplier Corrective Action Reports

• Lead and facilitate sorting activity and drive part improvement with suppliers on part non-conformances

• Lead internal and external containment activity on non-conforming material by determining appropriate suspect range to quarantine and provide disposition of material

• Track quality performance metrics from technician audits and organize regular reviews with all cross-functional stakeholders; prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, etc) or other technical discipline, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years' experience in Manufacturing quality

• Certification Preferred: ASQ CQE / Six Sigma Black Belt

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts and demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes.

• Experience in PFMEA/Control plan development and reviews for production processes

• Experience in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP

• Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures.

• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, and SPC

• Well versed in MSA and SPC

• Proficient in SQL, Minitab