Responsible for supplier quality performance at the Tesla factory through daily onsite work to support data collection, identify failure trends and confirm issue origination with communication to internal and external teams
Lead cross-functional discussions between Suppliers, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, Quality Engineering & Designers for resolution to quality issues related to energy mechanical parts
Engage with Tesla Quality Engineering and Suppliers on issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) – developing short term containment and long-term corrective actions with follow up and management from beginning to end
Diligently drive supplier accountability for part quality issues by effectively managing SCAR related activities including Sorts & Reworks, dispositioning MRB material, issuing chargebacks and validating supplier clean points
Coordinate New Product Introductions (NPI), line trials and samples with factory teams on design changes, sourcing changes and supplier change requests with feedback to suppliers
Support SIE teams for urgent onsite support at supplier sites to correct problems
Drive completion of aging Tesla Qualification Process (TQP) tasks as directed by SIE
Works with Quality Engineer for SCAR Verification of Effectiveness (VOE) and drives closure of SCARs
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
3+ years of experience supporting sheet metal, stamping, machining or similar mechanical fabrication processes in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role. Will accept a master’s degree in same fields with 1 year work experience
Minimum 1 year experience in Quality Systems (PPAP/APQP), NPI, statistical process control (SPC), inspection methods and specific training or demonstrated success in applying, analyzing, and reviewing quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, hypothesis testing, DoE and 8D
1 year experience with 3D CAD, DFM, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Lean Manufacturing a plus
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, seeking opportunities to improve processes, part quality and overall efficiency and in a fast-paced environment
Strong technical writing and discussion ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner