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Sr. Quality Engineer, Energy

Tesla Motors
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

This position will join the Quality Engineering Team at Gigafactory New York. The primary objective is to support the manufacturing of high-quality residential and commercial electronics, electric vehicle charging systems. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver and demonstrated leader, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in manufacturing process and drive resolution of high-risk issues into process controls
  • Establish and maintain Control Plans to assure critical features are controlled and monitored through the assembly / production processes
  • Establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements
  • Develop and implement Quality Key Points for visual inspection that meets product specifications used by in process inspections and quality audits
  • Create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by Quality Technicians across all product lines
  • Review and provide disposition to non-conforming material and perform mechanical and electrical failure analysis on components and assemblies
  • Lead containment activity on non-conforming material by determining appropriate suspect range to quarantine and provide disposition of material
  • Track quality performance metrics from Technician audits and organize regular reviews with all cross-functional stakeholders; prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities
  • Manage and develop team of Quality Technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvements
  • Promote and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts with subordinates, peers, and superiors
  • Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes
  • Experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO / TS / IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plus
  • Experience in 6-Sigma
  • Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and / or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures
  • Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar
  • Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar), is a plus
  • Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
  • 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
  • Expected Compensation

  • Associate QA Engineer - $61,200 - $91,800 / annual salary
  • QA Engineer - $74,800 - $112,200 / annual salary
  • Sr QA Engineer - $91,800 - $137,700 / annual salary
  • Staff QA Engineer - $108,800 - $163,200 / 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.

    Salary : $61,200 - $91,800

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