Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supplier Quality Engineer - LV & HV Power Electronics

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of component or assembly plant experience supporting mechanical, electrical, electronics, or similar work in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Process, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering; experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred.
Experience with electronics components and PCBA manufacturing processes, and low- and high-voltage power electronics systems.
Working knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Lean Manufacturing, and the ability to apply these methods to improve quality and capacity and reduce cost.
Training and demonstrated success applying, analyzing, and reviewing quality problem-solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, Design of Experiments (DoE), SPC, and 8D.
Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive experience is preferred.
Ability to communicate with and direct supplier activities at management and executive levels, with strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to define and execute projects using project management techniques.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build effective working relationships with suppliers, peers, and other functional areas.

Responsibilities

Drive supplier accountability and ensure closure of supplier corrective actions for part-quality issues affecting production, including starting and maintaining sorts and reworks, dispositioning material review board (MRB) material, issuing chargebacks, and validating supplier clean points.
Lead cross-functional collaboration among Supplier Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, suppliers, and designers to resolve quality issues related to Tesla electronics commodity vendors.
Work with suppliers to develop short-term containment and long-term corrective actions, and manage Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) follow-up from start to finish.
Own supplier quality performance at the factory, work onsite daily to collect and analyze data, identify failure trends, and facilitate sharing findings with Engineering, Design, Supplier Industrial Engineering, and failure analysis teams.
Set supplier priorities based on performance and business needs; work with the Supply Chain Team to manage, implement, and track supplier and engineering design changes, capacity studies, new product introductions, and transfers before leading or supporting vehicle trials.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, part quality, and overall efficiency; organize and graph data to identify trends and priorities; apply project management and systems engineering tools to complete complex tasks.
Conduct failure analysis and lead statistical process control activities for critical components at suppliers.
Develop suppliers by teaching manufacturing, quality, and engineering best practices; support delivery of high-quality component parts to production and drive lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste and improve quality.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred.
Automotive manufacturing quality systems experience is preferred.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	263453
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla’s Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for critical component development, quality management, continuous improvement, and qualification activities at suppliers. The job requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, conducting failure analysis, leading statistical process control activities for critical components, limited travel to in-region suppliers, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: developing suppliers by teaching best practices for manufacturing, quality, and engineering, delivering on time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches, driving lean manufacturing principals to reduce waste and improve quality.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Diligent drive supplier accountability for part quality issues that are impacting Production by effectively managing and ensuring closure for supplier corrective actions. This includes starting and maintaining sorts & reworks, dispositioning MRB material and issuing chargebacks and validating supplier clean points
Lead cross-functional between Supplier Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Suppliers & Designers for driving resolution to quality issues related to Tesla electronics commodity vendors
Engage with suppliers on developing short term containment actions and long-term corrective actions to quality issues, SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) follow-up and management from beginning to end
Responsible of Supplier Quality Performance at the factory, work onsite daily to support on data collection/analysis to identify failure trends and collaborate facilitating this data to Engineering, Design, Supplier Industrial Engineering, and other Failure Analysis teams
Based on performance and business needs, set priorities for suppliers; Develop positive relationships and work closely with Supply Chain Team to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions and transfers; All before leading and/or supporting vehicle trials
Self-starter, seeking opportunities to improve processes, part quality and overall efficiency; Identifies trends and priorities by organizing and graphing/charting data; Applies project management and/or systems engineering tools to complete complex tasks

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of component or assembly plant experience supporting Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or similar in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Process, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering role Knowledge. Experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred
Experience in Electronics components and PCBA manufacturing processes, Low voltage and High voltage Power electronics system
PPAP/APQP processes, display an advanced working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T), Lean Manufacturing, and how to apply these skills to improve quality, capacity, and reduce cost
Specific training and demonstrated success in applying, analyzing, and reviewing quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, 8D, etc.
Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities to management & executive level, excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills. Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
Ability, willingness to travel domestically, and internationally. Travel sometimes on short notice
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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