Quality Systems Engineer, Cell Global Quality

About This Role

This role is for a highly motivated quality person to help drive improvements to the Tesla Quality Management System (QMS). Cell manufacturing requires orders of magnitude better quality than traditional manufacturing, and a robust quality system is key to sustained success and scalability. The role involves continuously driving improvements to the world-class system already in place.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of QMS program across all global Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing factories
• Define and propose business process performance metrics for all levels of the organization
• Improve all elements of the quality management system and how they interface with one another
• Build robust systems that drive accountability and ensure successful implementation of the quality management system
• Lead quality management reviews and internal audit program, and drive compliance to industry standards
• Monitor health of system and data quality, drive KPIs
• Track QMS implementation and health status of elements
• Develop and populate monthly QMS reports
• Work with factory teams to drive/implement solutions on the manufacturing floor
• Ensure universal adoption of best practices across the 4680 network
• Participate in detailed risk assessments at the product and manufacturing level to identify opportunity and drives mitigation of risks

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing quality
• Degree in a technical discipline and evidence of exceptional experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convince stakeholders of the value of quality systems
• Experience working with well-established quality standards, e.g., ISO, ASTM, IATF, VDA
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions
• Passion for systemic problem-solving using systems
• Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities
• Can demonstrate ability to perform deadlines and perform under high pressure
• Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice to have:

• Experience working with lithium-ion cells or high reliability products like medical device or aerospace

Benefits

• Medical plans with plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

About the Company

Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product, and 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. Tesla moves quickly, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical, and the team works alongside engineering groups across various disciplines.