Quality Technician, Incoming

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What to Expect

The position will be based in Sparks, Nevada at Tesla’s Gigafactory in the Incoming 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, and demonstrate efficiency in Microsoft programs, Excel, Word, and Power point.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with manufacturing and suppliers to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality
• Maintain product Quality plans and control plans
• Maintain Quality performance metrics and drive issues to root cause solutions. 
• Root Cause Analysis is huge
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to determine product specifications and tolerances
• Audit manufacturing line against released manufacturing processes and procedures
• 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
• Participate in continuous improvement activities with manufacturing and external suppliers
• Work with Supply Quality Engineering and suppliers to develop specifications that support production requirements
• Take part in an ongoing optimization of the products with respect to both cost and production technology
• Support FMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturing issues are identified and risks mitigated
• Provide design for Manufacturability feedback to Engineering as well as participate in DFM reviews
• Analyze and disposition component and product defects as a member of the Material Review Board
• Analyze and interpret data independently
• Anticipate potential problems and take preventative action

What You’ll Bring

• Experience within Quality systems in a high volume Manufacturing environment
• Experience in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
• Experience with extensive problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Strong aptitude for electronic test and measurements systems
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
• 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
• Familiarity with basic MS Word/Excel is required
• Ability to use technological tools and business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data
• Ability to operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc highly desire
• GD&T knowledge is helpful

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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