Supplier Quality Engineer, Semi

What To Expect
Tesla’s Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for critical component development, incoming containment, quality management, continuous improvement, and qualification activities at Tesla suppliers. The job requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, conducting failure analysis, leading statistical process control activities for critical components and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: developing suppliers by teaching best practices for manufacturing, quality, and engineering, delivering on time quantities of high-quality component parts into Tesla’s production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches, driving lean manufacturing principals to reduce waste and improve quality.

What You'll Do

Diligent drive supplier accountability for part quality issues that are impacting Production by effectively managing and ensuring closure for supplier corrective actions. This includes starting and maintaining sorts & reworks, dispositioning MRB material and issuing chargebacks and validating supplier clean points

Lead cross-functional between Supplier Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Vendors and Design for driving resolution to quality issues related to Tesla electronics and mechanical commodity vendors

Engage with suppliers on developing short term containment actions and long-term corrective actions to quality issues, SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) follow up and management from beginning to end

Responsible of Supplier Quality Performance at the factory, work onsite daily to support on data collection/analysis to identify failure trends and collaborate facilitating this data to Engineering, Design, Supplier Industrial Engineering, and other Failure Analysis teams

Based on performance and business needs, set priorities for suppliers; Develop positive relationships and work closely with Supply Chain Team to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions and transfers; All before leading and/or supporting new part introduction trials at general assembly shop floor

Self-starter, seeking opportunities to improve processes, part quality and overall efficiency; Identifies trends and priorities by organizing and graphing/charting data; Applies project management and/or systems engineering tools to complete complex tasks

Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated

Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality

What You'll Bring

Degree or relevant experience in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

5 years of component or assembly plant experience supporting Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or similar in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Process, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering role Knowledge. Experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred

Experience in Electronic Top Level Assembly (TLA) and PCBA manufacturing processes, Low voltage systems & Mechanical sub-assemblies is a plus

PPAP/APQP processes, display an advanced working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T), Lean Manufacturing, and how to apply these skills to improve quality, capacity, and reduce cost

Specific training and demonstrated success in applying, analyzing, and reviewing quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, 8D, etc.

Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)

Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities to management & executive level, excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills. Well organized with meticulous attention to detail

Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques

Ability, willingness to travel domestically, and internationally. Travel sometimes on short notice

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas

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:

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

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