Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Associate Quality Engineer - Cell Manufacturing

Quality EngineeringUpdated on Nov 9

Full-timeGrünheide (Mark), GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering or a related field, including a record of leading quality assurance activities.
Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality methods, including 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Pareto, hypothesis testing, Design of Experiments (DoE), process capability, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Practical experience with quality systems, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and measurement and inspection methods.
A Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, or equivalent demonstrated problem-solving experience.
Data analysis and visualization skills using tools such as JMP or Minitab.
Full proficiency in English.
Ability to uphold and promote sustainability principles and work in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Policy and EMAS requirements.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Design, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and other functions inside and across Tesla plants.
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to improve manufacturing processes continuously.
Lead identification, root cause analysis, and resolution of manufacturing quality issues using the 8D methodology and other structured problem-solving tools.
Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with a cross-functional team.
Collaborate cross-functionally and with New Product Introduction (NPI) to initiate and implement product, process, equipment, and other relevant changes that improve manufacturability and field performance.
Drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, production quality, and development teams to test existing product specifications and tolerances and determine new ones.
Implement and support the creation of a production quality system based on APQP, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and PPAP.
Develop inspection standards, testing plans and instructions, work instructions, and manufacturing validation plans to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability.
Identify and initiate continuous improvement projects within Tesla manufacturing and at suppliers.
Manage non-conforming production processes through containment, evaluate suspect materials, and work with internal and external teams to determine disposition and resolve root causes.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing is highly desired.
Experience transitioning products from development to serial production.
Experience introducing new equipment and processes into a production environment.
Experience with a broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques.
Knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or MATLAB is an advantage.
German language proficiency is a plus.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Grünheide (Mark), Brandenburg
Requisition ID	280543
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you! We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer for the Cell Manufacturing plant at Giga Berlin. You will lead quality assurance planning and execution to ensure our products meet the highest standards of product quality and reliability. You identify and resolve process variance that affects product quality, run structured problem-solving and nonconformance control, and take product and process improvements through the full change-management cycle. You will work in close collaboration with Design, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and others within the plant and across our factories. As an ideal candidate you have a positive, can-do attitude, take pride in shopfloor oriented, hands-on work and you bring analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Furthermore, you have a proven track record of successfully transitioning new product designs from development into production while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job and stepping up to lead whenever required. The battery cell is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s world-class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.

Job Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Product Design, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and other functions inside and across Tesla plants
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
Lead identification, root cause analysis, and resolution using 8D methodology and other structured problem-solving tools to resolve manufacturing quality issues
Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional team
Collaborate cross functionally and with NPI to initiate and implement product, process, equipment, and other relevant changes to improve manufacturability and field performance
Drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, production quality, and development teams to test existing and determine new product specifications and tolerances
Implement and support creation of production quality system along APQP including but not limited to PFD, PFMEA, Control plan, MSA, SPC and PPAP
Develop inspection standards, testing plans and instructions, work instructions and manufacturing validation plans to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability
Seek out and initiate continuous improvement projects within Tesla manufacturing and at suppliers.
Manage non-conforming production processes via containments and evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and external teams to identify disposition and resolve root cause

Job Requirements

A hands-on, results-driven approach, with strong analytical ability, organization, and attention to detail
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related field, with a proven track record of success in leading quality assurance activities
Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality methods: 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Pareto, hypothesis testing, DoE, process capability, MSA,SPC, OEE
Practical experience with quality systems, APQP/PPAP, GD&T, and a range of measurement and inspection methods
Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, or equivalent demonstrated problem-solving experience
Data analysis and visualization skills with tools such as JMP, or Minitab; knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or MATLAB is an advantage
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing is highly desired
Experience transitioning products from development to serial production
Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment
Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to explain complex problems in a structured way using accurate data
Full proficiency in English; German is a plus
Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.

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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