Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Quality Technician - Energy

Inspection & Test +1Updated on Nov 12

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Experience within quality systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment; QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA are preferred, and GD&T knowledge is helpful.
Experience with extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis, and a strong aptitude for electronic test and measurement systems.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams; knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, and TQM is highly desired.
Ability to lift and sort parts weighing up to 30 pounds as needed.
Familiarity with basic Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data, and to operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software.
Command of English, written and verbal.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for up to 12 hours a day, perform repetitive duties including climbing stairs and standing for extended periods on varied and uneven terrain, and frequently lift and carry items up and down stairs.
Ability to repeatedly bend, lift, reach, stoop, lie, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods.
Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials; ability to wear personal protective equipment and follow prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Maintain product quality plans and control plans, monitor quality performance metrics, and drive issues to root-cause solutions.
Audit manufacturing lines against released manufacturing processes and procedures, assist in identifying and resolving manufacturing quality issues, contain parts or products as needed, and sort parts to meet quality requirements.
Monitor quality, determine root causes of problems, and implement corrective actions and countermeasures.
Process and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as required, and participate in ongoing product optimization concerning cost and production technology.
Participate in continuous improvement activities with manufacturing and external suppliers, and work with Supply Quality Engineering and suppliers to develop specifications that support production requirements.
Provide design-for-manufacturability feedback to Engineering, participate in DFM reviews, and analyze and disposition component and product defects as a member of the Material Review Board.
Analyze and interpret data independently, anticipate potential problems, take preventive action, and support PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate design and manufacturing risks.
Work closely with manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineers, and suppliers to determine product specifications and tolerances and establish processes and procedures that ensure consistent quality.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
Knowledge of GD&T.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, and TQM.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	280574
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The position will be based in Sparks, Nevada at Tesla's Gigafactory in the Quality department. The ideal candidate for this position will not only have strong analytical skills (Problem-Solving, “soft” skills), but also demonstrated experience running/utilizing a broad range of tools and equipment ("hard skills"). They will work closely with manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineers, and suppliers to determine product specifications and tolerances and to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain product Quality plans and control plans, Quality performance metrics and drive issues to root cause solutions
Audit manufacturing line against released manufacturing processes, procedures and assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues, contain parts or products as needed, sort parts for quality requirements
Monitor quality, determine the root cause of problems, and implement corrective actions and countermeasures
Process and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) as required and take part in an ongoing optimization of the products with respect to both cost and production technology
Participate in continuous improvement activities with manufacturing and external suppliers and work with Supply Quality Engineering and suppliers to develop specifications that support production requirements
Provide design for Manufacturability feedback to Engineering as well as participate in DFM reviews and analyze and disposition component and product defects as a member of the Material Review Board
Analyze and interpret data independently and anticipate potential problems and take preventative action and support PFMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturing issues are identified and risks mitigated

Job Requirements

Experience within Quality systems in a high volume Manufacturing environment (QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred and GD&T knowledge is helpful)
Experience with extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis and strong aptitude for electronic test and measurements systems
Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc. highly desired
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Ability to lift and sort parts of up to 30 pounds as needed
Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills and familiarity with basic MS Word/Excel is required
Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data and operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lifting 30 pounds and carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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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