Tesla · 3 months ago
Sr. Quality Engineer, Battery Remanufacturing
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $146K/yr
7+ years expTesla is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to join their Buffalo Battery Remanufacturing team to support the remanufacturing of electric vehicle battery systems. The role focuses on quality management, including the development of PFMEAs, control plans, and leading quality improvement initiatives.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
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 as well as establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements
Develop and implement Quality Key Points for visual inspection that meets product specifications used by in process inspections and quality audits
Lead development and improvement efforts of the Quality Management System for the department as well as create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by quality technicians across all product lines
Review and provide disposition to non-conforming material and perform mechanical and electrical failure analysis on components and assemblies
Lead and facilitate sorting activity and drive part improvement with suppliers on part non-conformances as well as lead containment activity on non-conforming material by determining appropriate suspect range to quarantine and provide disposition of material
Track quality performance metrics from technician audits and organize regular reviews with all cross-functional stakeholders; prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities as well as manage and develop team of quality technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvements
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experiences
7 years of experiences in quality or other disciplines in high volume manufacturing
Experience managing a technical team, or other professional leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes
Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes
Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar
Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
Preferred
Experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP
Experience in 6-Sigma
Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures
Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar)
Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
Familiarity reliability test techniques (accelerated life testing)
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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