Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Quality Assurance Associate Manager - Cell Quality Assurance

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering is required.
A strong data-driven mindset, curiosity about the relationship between data and real-world processes, and a hands-on approach to engineering studies are required.
A solid background in leading core quality tools, including Measurement System Analysis (MSA), process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC), is required.
A strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply them in manufacturing quality are required.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a related field is required.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships quickly across teams are required.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

Lead Quality Material Review Board (MRB), Continuous Improvement, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and Audit teams for the 4680 Cell Manufacturing organization across Electrode, Can Stamping, Foil Coating, Tabless, Assembly, and Formation shops.
Drive MRB objectives for the Cell Quality Organization, partner with Supplier Quality Engineering, Customer Quality Engineering, In-process Quality Engineering, Quality Operations, and cross-functional teams to solve problems, enable timely disposition, minimize recurrence, and lead audits to meet Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements and Out of Control Action Plans (OCAPs), while driving COPQ objectives.
Lead technicians, supervisors, and engineers, and establish team goals and clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to track and achieve goals for assigned areas and scope.
Support cross-functional teams investigating suspect components and parts.
Lead technical root-cause analysis for Cell shops.
Develop and design a defect catalogue to facilitate accelerated investigations.
Lead and manage engineering projects to deliver technical solutions effectively.
Derive and implement immediate actions based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and contribute to ongoing product and process optimization focused on performance, cost reduction, and technological advancement.
Define processes and create standards for MRB, testing, and escalation procedures; align the quality team and departments toward a shared understanding and prioritization of quality issues related to COPQ.

Desired Qualifications

Cell or battery manufacturing experience is preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	288705
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is looking for a Quality Assurance Associate Manager to Lead Quality MRB, Continuous Improvement, COPQ and Audit teams for the 4680 Cell Manufacturing organization across all shops – Electrode, Can Stamping, Foil Coating, Tabless, Assembly, Formation. As an Associate Manager, you’ll be driving MRB objectives for the Cell Quality Organization and partner with Supplier Quality Engineering, Customer Quality Engineering, In-process Quality Engineering, Quality Operations and Cross functional team to drive active problem solving for timely disposition, to minimize recurrence and lead Audits to consistently meet CTQ’s, OCAP’s and driving COPQ for the Cell Quality organization.<br>

Job Responsibilities

Lead a team of highly motivated Technicians, Supervisors and Engineers, establishing Team goals and clear OKR’s to track/achieve those goals for the assigned areas/scope
Collaborating on Cross-Functional Investigations: Support cross-functional teams in investigating suspect components and parts
Technical Root-Cause Analysis: Lead technical root-cause analysis for Cell shops
Defect Catalogue Design: Develop and design defect catalogue to facilitate accelerated investigations
Engineering Project Leadership: Lead and manage engineering projects to ensure effective delivery of technical solutions
Immediate Action Derivation and Ongoing Optimization: Derive and implement immediate actions based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); contribute to ongoing product and process optimization, focusing on performance, cost reduction, and technological advancement
Process Definition, Standardization, and Q Team Steering: Define processes and create standards for MRB, testing, and escalation procedures; build a process to align the quality team and departments toward a shared understanding and prioritization of quality issues related to COPQ

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Data-Driven Mindset: Strong passion for and curiosity about exploring the relationship between data and real-world processes, with a hands-on approach to engineering studies

Quality: A solid background in leading core quality tools like MSA, pFMEA, SPC

Engineering Expertise: Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in the context of manufacturing quality

Relevant Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a related field, Cell/Battery Manufacturing experience preferred

Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships quickly across teams

English Proficiency: Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential

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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