Quality Technician, Energy

The position will be based in Sparks, Nevada at Tesla s Gigafactory in the Quality department. The ideal candidate for this position will not only have strong analytical skills (Problem-Solving, "soft" skills), but also demonstrated experience running/utilizing a broad range of tools and equipment ("hard skills"). They will work closely with manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineers, and suppliers to determine product specifications and tolerances and to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality.

• Maintain product Quality plans and control plans, Quality performance metrics and drive issues to root cause solutions
• Audit manufacturing line against released manufacturing processes, procedures and assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues, contain parts or products as needed, sort parts for quality requirements
• Monitor quality, determine the root cause of problems, and implement corrective actions and countermeasures
• Process and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO's) as required and take part in an ongoing optimization of the products with respect to both cost and production technology
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with manufacturing and external suppliers and work with Supply Quality Engineering and suppliers to develop specifications that support production requirements
• Provide design for Manufacturability feedback to Engineering as well as participate in DFM reviews and analyze and disposition component and product defects as a member of the Material Review Board
• Analyze and interpret data independently and anticipate potential problems and take preventative action and support PFMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturing issues are identified and risks mitigated
• Experience within Quality systems in a high volume Manufacturing environment (QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred and GD&T knowledge is helpful)
• Experience with extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis and strong aptitude for electronic test and measurements systems
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc. highly desired
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Ability to lift and sort parts of up to 30 pounds as needed
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills and familiarity with basic MS Word/Excel is required
• Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data and operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lifting 30 pounds and carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing
• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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