About this opportunity
Tesla lists this Associate Manager Quality Engineering, Remanufacturing opportunity in lathrop, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Quality Leader
Tesla Remanufacturing team in Lathrop is looking for an experienced Quality Leader. In this role, you will lead a world class quality team to support the service manufacturing and remanufacturing of High Voltage Battery Packs and Drive units to drive the mission to accelerate the world's transition towards sustainable energy. This is a dynamic position where you work with several engineering groups, supply chain, production, other Remanufacturing sites, and service teams to proactively develop products and processes to be built right first time and continuously improve them to meet customer expectations. 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 for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead Quality Engineering and Quality Operations team to support production/Remanufacturing lines for site and build a network across factories to leverage good practices and continuous improvement
Establish/Maintain and meet clear quality metrics and objectives for Lathrop, other Remanufacturing sites
Drive professional problem solving to root cause and standardize quality improvement projects across all Remanufacturing sites to minimize Quality Escapes and Early life Failures
Master and nurture a data driven team with advanced statistical, analysis and visualization skills
Support a 24x7 global business with the needed sense of urgency to protect Tesla customers and business, while enabling work-life balance, commitment, and fun at work
Develop and motivate a high performing team of exceptional engineers, engineering technicians, Quality supervisors and Quality technicians
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
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
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
6+ years as a Quality Engineer with prior experience leading a team of engineers
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes
Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes
Experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP
Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as 6 Sigma, 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 utilizing tools like SQL, R, Minitab (or similar)
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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 $93,600 - $167,400/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.
Worksite address
lathrop, CA, 95330, US
Who can apply
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