Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Senior QualityEngineer to lead quality assurance team towards ensuring products meet thehighest standards of quality and reliability at Cell Manufacturing Line. Batteryis one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufacturedat Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla's world-classmanufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment whereyou will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.

The Quality Engineer will collaborate on mass productioncell projects that impact cell quality, manufacturability, safety, cost, andfield reliability while working in a cross-functional team throughout theentire product lifecycle. You will assist with design decisions, contribute tospecification requirements, and collaborate on cell material and processdevelopment projects. You will work closely with Design, Process, Equipment,and Production teams to take battery design changes and new battery designsfrom initial concept through prototype development and into full production.

The ideal candidate first and foremast should have apositive, can-do attitude, takes pride in their hands-on work, analyticalability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate anenvironment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and whereindividuals carry tremendous responsibility. They look forward to learning anincredible amount on the job and stepping up to lead whenever required.

• Manage a team of quality engineers and technicians,providing guidance and support to ensure that quality goals are met
• Work collaboratively with Product Design, Equipment Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering, Controls, Production, Maintenance, Controls, andother cross functional teams as the cell quality expert to ensure productionlines are designed and operated to produce high quality and performance cells
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques todrive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
• Lead identification, root cause analysis and resolutionusing 8D methodology and other structured problem-solving tools to resolvemanufacturing quality issues
• Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues anddrive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional team
• Lead FMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturingissues are identified and risks are mitigated
• Collaborate cross functionally and with NPI to initiate andimplement product, process, equipment, and other relevant changes to improvemanufacturability and field performance via Process Change Approval (PCA)
• Drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, supplychain, production quality, and research teams to test existing and determinenew product specifications and tolerances
• Develop product/process control plans, inspection standards,testing plans and instructions, work instructions and manufacturing validationplans to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability
• Manage non-conforming cell process flows via containmentsand evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and externalteams to identify disposition and resolve root cause

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering,Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 6 years of experience in quality engineering or a relatedfield, with a proven track record of success in leading quality assuranceefforts
• Experienced in ISO 9001, ISO/TS or IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP ispreferred
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applyingstructured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, 5Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram,Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability Analysis, DoE, etc.)
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills (Tableau, JMP,Minitab, etc.)
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing ishighly desired
• Experience transitioning products from prototype toproduction
• Experience introducing new equipment and new processes intoa production environment
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspectiontechniques
• Knowledge of data analysis languages (SQL, Python, R, MATLAB,etc.)

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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