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
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New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
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.
