Quality Supplier Assurance Engineer, Cell & Module Manufacturing

Tesla

Date: 10 hours ago
City: Sparks, Nevada
Contract type: Full time
What To Expect
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for critical component development, quality management, continuous improvement, qualification activities at suppliers and for managing the incoming quality program. The job requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, conducting failure analysis, leading statistical process control activities for critical components, process development, First Article Inspection planning and execution and on-the-spot critical decision making.

What You'll Do

  • Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control, scorecards, ensuring supplier compliance, whilst driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans
  • Based on performance and business needs, set priorities for cross functional teams and suppliers
  • Develop positive relationships and work closely with Supply Chain Team to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions
  • First Article Inspection planning and execution and development, implementation and managment of incoming quality processes
  • Track and manage Supplier Correct Action Request process within the manufacturing environment working closely with Supply Chain organization and suppliers
  • Provide leadership and guidance during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on supplier development and improvement
  • Perform root cause analysis, coordinate, and conduct specialized testing and measurement
  • Plan, organize, direct and report all activities and matters relating to supplier performance; Assess supplier qualifications status
  • Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality


  • What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Six Sigma or ASQ certification is preferred
  • Experience in Quality Systems is preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes
  • In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and sampling inspection
  • Knowledge in Statistics, Statistical Process Control and data mining and analysis
  • Possess demonstrable leadership abilities and previous experience managing safety critical parts
  • Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level with proven results in meeting customer requirements
  • Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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


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