Sr. Quality Engineer, Incoming Quality, Optimus - Fremont [261276]

$84,000 - $288,000 yearly

Job Description

Optimus Quality Engineer, Incoming Quality serves as the critical frontline defense against quality issues in our supply chain. Rapidly identifying, containing, and resolving supplier quality concerns to protect manufacturing lines. This fast-paced role demands exceptional problem-solving abilities, decisive action, and effective communication with internal/external teams at all levels. For curious minds, this position offers unparalleled exposure to complex manufacturing systems, quality methodologies, and Tesla's innovative approach to problem-solving. You'll develop valuable technical and leadership skills while making direct, measurable impact on our production systems.

The mission: Safeguard Tesla's manufacturing operations by preventing supplier quality issues through proactive identification, containment, and permanent resolution - ultimately supporting our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers.

The Role

  • Lead comprehensive investigations of supplier quality issues, leveraging understanding of plastic injection molding, machining, casting, PCBA, wire harnesses, design specifications, and quality standards to quantify problems with data
  • Drive containment actions and develop sorting/rework methodologies that ensure only parts meeting quality standards reach production lines, applying creative problem-solving to error-proof these processes
  • Solve problems under pressure by thinking clearly to assess situations and provide the team with actionable next steps
  • Prioritize tasks effectively using hypothesis testing and Risk Priority Number (RPN) evaluation
  • Break down complex tasks into manageable steps and lead implementation from the frontlines
  • Identify and champion kaizen initiatives that reduce part costs, enhance quality standards, or improve ergonomics in manufacturing processes
  • Own and drive Supplier Quality KPIs including SCAR containment metrics, sort closure rates, aging MRB tickets, and related performance indicators
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Manufacturing; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No