Quality Engineering Technician, Service Manufacturing

Buffalo, New York, United States

Description

What to Expect
We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Quality Engineering Technician to be responsible for driving quality across all parts and assemblies produced on various lines specific to (high voltage electro-mechanical, components and subassemblies for Model S/X/3/Y/Cyber/Semi etc.) and ensure that all material both in-process and incoming, meets Tesla’s quality requirements and specifications. This person will be responsible for identifying quality issues within the manufacturing environment, leading investigations, and root cause analysis, collecting relevant process and product data, and managing non-conforming material. This person will work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain rapid response and to drive continuous improvements to the production process.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the organization and completion of Quality trials working with Quality Engineers and Quality Techs
  • Support new line validations with Quality Engineers
  • Lead product tear downs for root cause analysis
  • Drive the creation and maintenance of Quality Instruction documents
  • Support Quality Engineers in root cause analysis of materialized quality issues
  • Work closely with manufacturing, process, and suppliers to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality
  • Maintain, update, and validate product and quality plans and control plans

    • What You’ll Bring

    • Experience on Model 3 Drive Unit, Battery Module, or Pack lines
    • Experience with quality systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment
    • Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc. highly desired
    • Strong aptitude with electronic test and measurement systems
    • Proficiency at reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
    • Ability to command the english language both written and verbal

    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

    • Engineering Technician I - $25.92 - $28.90/hour
    • Engineering Technician II - $29.88 - $33.02/hour
    + 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.

    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

    Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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    Company

    Tesla

    Overview

    Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. With global temperatures rising, the faster we free ourselves from fossil fuel reliance and achieve a zero-emission future, the better. 

    In pursuit of this mission, we make electric vehicles that are not just great EVs, but the best cars, period. We also produce and install infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help our customers further decrease their environmental impact. When it comes to achieving our goals, we pride ourselves in accomplishing what others deem impossible.

    We are opening new factories and increasing our output everyday – join us in building a sustainable future.

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