Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Cell Engineering

Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our 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. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Tesla moves quickly, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works alongside engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.
We are seeking a highly motivated quality person to help drive improvements to manufacturing processes and develop our understanding of cell product performance. This Quality Engineer will partner with Design, Manufacturing, Test, and Production to develop validation plans, create defect samples, run trials, and provide actionable data-driven paths to improve our program. The role involves managing the full life cycle of trials from a quality perspective, including hands-on shop floor work with production tools, data analysis & reporting, and change management. You will be expected to work cross-functionally and support the identification and prioritization of potential product and process failures and help drive both corrective and preventative actions. This person is seasoned in manufacturing quality for high reliability applications such as Li-ion cells, medical or a similar field with several years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Own discrete quality improvement projects from "concept to completion" in dynamic manufacturing environments
• Support quality validations during new cell launches with the goal of implementing quality improvements and exceeding build quality targets
• Provide support during cross-functional review and roll-out of PFMEAs; provide input on control plans
• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement robust quality systems
• Support definition of quality and process requirements as a part of Tesla's global operating standards
• Partner with design and manufacturing engineering counterparts to translate design requirements into functional quality controls that can withstand the demands of high-volume production
• Support quality root cause investigations and resolutions as they relate to factory-controllable issues
• Analyze manufacturing processes and product specifications in order to determine best practices that meet or exceed Tesla's quality standards
• Support the overall team in building and implementing appropriate quality audit standards and procedures

Requirements

• Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing quality
• Experience working with lithium-ion cells or high reliability products like medical or aerospace is preferred
• Experience with validation plans/protocols - IQ/OQ/PQ, APQP
• Proven application of sampling methods and statistical analysis - AQL, Process Capability, SPC, etc.
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques for geometric, mechanical, chemical characteristics
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions
• Must possess a bias for action, with the ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive in challenging circumstances, owning assignments, and taking full accountability for overall success
• Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities

Compensation and Benefits
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