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Sr. Quality Engineer, Precision Machining, Optimus

Tesla
Lathrop, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
What To Expect
The Sr. Quality Engineer will work as a member of Tesla’s Fremont Quality Operations organization. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high quality products through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver at the core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless continual improvement.

What You'll Do

  • Lead cross-functional problem solving teams to drive process and product improvements; use of QA methodologies to manage and facilitate issue resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation and monitoring of effective corrective and preventive actions
  • Establish and maintain quality performance metrics
  • Develop and implement quality standards as part of the Tesla Quality System to assure products meet expectations of our target customers
  • Support the development of product specifications and tolerances, design and process FMEAs and DVAs
  • Establish and maintain control plans and inspection standards to assure critical features are controlled through the assembly/production processes
  • Lead/facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials identified for control of nonconforming product
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow daily housekeeping and 5S standards
  • Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work


  • What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Mechanical or Industrial engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
  • Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc.
  • Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
  • Ability, willingness to travel domestically, and internationally (5% to 10%)
  • Knowledge of functionality, GD&T, assembly processes, and testing at system level and component level of drive unit
  • Working knowledge of electric drive units, gearbox/transmission designs and associated components like gears, seals, castings, etc.
  • Working knowledge on how to operate gear manufacturing quality equipment such as roll testers, gear measuring machines, etc.
  • Working knowledge on how to operate heat treat quality lab equipment such as hardness tester, polisher, grinder, sample prep equipment, microscope, etc.
  • Working knowledge on how to read and interpret CMM repots, gear charts, heat treat specs, etc.


  • 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:
  • Medical plans > 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


  • Expected Compensation

    $82,800 - $189,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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