Supplier Quality Assurance Technician, Energy Mechanical

What to Expect

As part of Tesla's Supplier Quality Team, the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Technician plays a critical role as a voice of Supply Chain within the Factory. The SQA Technician will be responsible for ensuring the production line is protected from disruption due to incoming supplier quality issues, while driving actions with suppliers. This cross functional role requires team members to work closely with Factory teams towards issue identification and containment, and with Suppliers and Supply Chain teams to drive issue resolution and corrective actions.

As part of the Energy Mechanical team, this role supports mechanical parts for energy storage and charging industrial and residential applications with the goal of on-time delivery of high-quality component parts into Tesla's production processes.

Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm;
Monday-Friday

• Support supplier quality performance at the Tesla factory through daily onsite work to support data collection, identify failure trends and confirm issue origination with communication to internal and external teams.
• Participate in daily Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and investigate potential supplier quality issues within agreed timeframe, assign ownership of defects and support other teams and team members with complex or major issues which impact Tesla quality or productivity.
• Own the containment activities for all supplier related issues by fast response including sorting/reworking parts when needed, creating Work Instructions, support the Quality Inspection (QI) Team members by training inspectors, conducting spot audits, and communicating daily the results of sorts and highlighting percentage of rejected parts.
• Engage with Tesla SIE, Q E and suppliers on issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) - developing accurate and effective short-term containment, long-term corrective actions with follow up and Verification of Effectiveness (VOE) to drive SCAR closure.
• Coordinate return of samples to supplier for failure analysis, measurement at Tesla, or collection of additional information as required.
• Perform line-side or real-time defect analysis utilizing basic metrology equipment, visual inspection, coordinate specialized testing, and communicate results with internal teams and the supplier.

• 3 + years of experience supporting sheet metal, stamping, machining or similar mechanical fabrication processes as a member of quality, manufacturing or process engineering teams; or the candidate will have led multiple team members in the production processes.
• The SQA must have a basic understanding of Quality Systems (PPAP/APQP), inspection methods, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Specific training or demonstrated success in applying, analyzing, and reviewing quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, hypothesis testing, DoE, and 8D is a plus.
• Ability to communicate and direct supplier and factory activities at an appropriate level, Self- motivated with the ability to work independently, seeking opportunities to improve part quality and overall efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Some technical writing and discussion ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner.

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

$25.88 - $38.46/hour + 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.