Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Cell Engineering

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in high-volume manufacturing quality.
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Ability to use 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability Analysis, and Design of Experiments in problem solving.
Experience with validation plans and protocols, including IQ/OQ/PQ, APQP, and Control Plans.
Proven application of sampling plans and statistical analysis, including AQL, Process Capability, and SPC.
Strong knowledge of inspection techniques for geometric, mechanical, and chemical characteristics.
Verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions.
Ability to remain engaged and proactive in challenging circumstances, own assignments, and take accountability for overall success.
Detail orientation and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Support discrete quality improvement projects and new cell programs from concept and design through validation, ramp, and production handover in dynamic manufacturing environments.
Support quality validations during new cell launches to implement quality improvements and exceed build quality targets.
Support cross-functional review and rollout of PFMEAs, and create Control Plans for new cell or equipment launches.
Develop or set up in-process inspection techniques, including validation of new measurement equipment and Gage R&Rs.
Support definition of quality and process requirements as part of global operating standards.
Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering counterparts to translate design requirements into functional quality controls suitable for high-volume production.
Support quality root-cause investigations and resolutions involving factory-controllable issues.
Analyze manufacturing processes and product specifications to determine best practices that meet or exceed quality standards.
Support the team in building and implementing quality audit standards and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with lithium-ion cells or high-reliability products such as medical or aerospace products.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	282566
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Tesla moves quickly, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works alongside engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.</p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to help drive improvements to manufacturing processes and develop our understanding of cell product performance. This MQE will partner with Design, Manufacturing, Test, and Production Engineering to develop validation plans, create defect samples, run trials and DOEs, and provide actionable data-driven paths to improve our programs. The role involves managing the full life cycle of trials from a quality perspective, including hands-on shopfloor work with production tools, data analysis & reporting, and change management. You will be expected to work cross-functionally and support the identification and prioritization of potential product and process failures and help drive both corrective and preventative actions. This person is seasoned in manufacturing quality for high reliability applications such as Li-ion cells, medical or a similar field with several years’ experience.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Support discrete quality improvement projects and new cell programs from “concept, design, validation, ramp, and production handover” in dynamic manufacturing environments
Support quality validations during new cell launches with the goal of implementing quality improvements and exceeding build quality targets
Provide support during cross-functional review and roll-out of PFMEAs and create Control Plans for new cell or new equipment launches
Develop or setup new in-process inspections techniques including new measurement equipment Validations and Gage R&Rs
Support definition of quality and process requirements as a part of Tesla’s global operating standards
Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering counterparts to translate design requirements into functional quality controls that can withstand the demands of high-volume production
Support quality root cause investigations and resolutions as they relate to factory-controllable issues
Analyze manufacturing processes and product specifications to determine best practices that meet or exceed Tesla’s quality standards
Support the overall team in building and implementing appropriate quality audit standards and procedures

Job Requirements

3+ years’ hands-on experience in High Volume Manufacturing Quality
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience working with lithium-ion cells or high reliability products like medical or aerospace is preferred
Able to use tools such as 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability Analysis, DoE, etc. in problem solving
Experience with validation plans/protocols – IQ/OQ/PQ, APQP, and Control plans
Proven application of sampling plans and statistical analysis – AQL, Process Capability, SPC, etc.
Strong knowledge of inspection techniques for geometric, mechanical, chemical characteristics
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions
Must possess a bias for action, with the ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive in challenging circumstances, owning assignments, and taking full accountability for overall success
Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities

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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