This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) however will be expected to work in Lathrop (CA) to support early builds and validation for the first 6-12 months. Other travel may be required. Travel plans and reimbursement will follow Tesla’s Travel Policy and will be governed by the direct manager.

We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Quality Engineering Technician be responsible for evaluating parts produced on various lines (electro-mechanical components and subassemblies, body in white, welding, powder coat, general/final assembly), and end of line testing in a high-speed environment. Technicians will flag production parts found to be suspect or nonconforming, remove from line and support engineering with containment activities through clean point to ensure Tesla standards are being met. Technicians must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate party and always promote a culture of quality. The purpose of the Quality Engineering Technician is to minimize the number of defective parts that are sent to downstream departments and assist multiple teams in maintaining and improving overall part quality, yielding beneficial results and higher efficiency for Tesla.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the organization and completion of quality trials working with Quality Engineers/Quality Techs and support new line validations with Quality Engineers
• Drive the creation and maintenance of Quality Instruction documents
• Serve as the on-shift subject matter expert (SME) for process and product specifications that define quality in assigned areas
• Assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues, contain parts or products as needed, sort parts for quality requirements
• Support training and coaching of Quality Technicians on root cause issues/problems and best practices for corrective action implementation and countermeasures
• Lead/participate in continuous improvement activities with Process Technicians/Engineers Manufacturing Engineers and external suppliers
• Analyze and interpret high failure product data independently, effectively escalating/root causing fall-out alongside line Quality Technicians

What You’ll Bring

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Experience with quality systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experienced in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, GD&T, engineering drawings, electronic test, and measurement systems etc highly desired
• Ability to effectively communicate common issues and defects to leadership and management assisting with solutions
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing line leadership and guidance
• Ability to pull and manipulate data in SQL, basic statistical knowledge (capability, t-tests, etc.)

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines