Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, Energy Mechanical

As part of the Tesla Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team for Energy Mechanical parts, you will be responsible for critical component development, quality management and life cycle activities within the supply chain. This team supports mechanical parts for energy storage and charging in industrial and residential applications. The job involves communicating well with internal and external teams, conducting failure analysis, leading statistical process control activities and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: on time delivery of high-quality component parts into Tesla's production processes to enable rapid development cycles and product launches, drive process and quality improvement and reduce waste.

• Responsible for 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
• Lead cross-functional discussions between Suppliers, Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE), Quality Engineering & Designers for resolution to quality issues related to energy mechanical parts
• Engage with Tesla Quality Engineering and Suppliers on issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) - developing short term containment and long-term corrective actions with follow up and management from beginning to end
• Diligently drive supplier accountability for part quality issues by effectively managing SCAR related activities including Sorts & Reworks, dispositioning MRB material, issuing chargebacks and validating supplier clean points
• Coordinate New Product Introductions (NPI), line trials and samples with factory teams on design changes, sourcing changes and supplier change requests with feedback to suppliers
• Support SIE teams for urgent onsite support at supplier sites to correct problems
• Drive completion of aging Tesla Qualification Process (TQP) tasks along with the SIE team
• Works with Quality Engineer for SCAR Verification of Effectiveness (VOE) and drives closure of SCARs

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
• 5+ years of experience supporting sheet metal, stamping, machining or similar mechanical fabrication processes in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role. Will accept a master's degree in same fields with 3 years work experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in Quality Systems (PPAP/APQP), NPI, statistical process control (SPC), inspection methods and specific training or demonstrated success in applying, analyzing, and reviewing quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, hypothesis testing, DoE and 8D
• 3 years experience with 3D CAD, DFM, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Lean Manufacturing a plus
• Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, seeking opportunities to improve processes, part quality and overall efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Strong 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:

• 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