Tesla · 1 month ago
Materials Quality Engineer, Megafactory
Brookshire, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTesla is seeking a skilled Materials Quality Engineer to join their Megafactory manufacturing team, focusing on quality assurance in material testing and laboratory processes. The role involves overseeing inspections, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality standards in battery production.
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Responsibilities
Oversee IQC lab inspections and cell manufacturing quality, build/monitor quality data systems, and document/categorize IQC/IPQC results while reviewing related engineering and lab documentation
Drive containment and continuous improvement: own 8D problem definition, RCAs, dispositions, effectiveness tracking, and implement revised/new processes using Six Sigma/Lean
Implement Lean methodologies and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to drive supplier quality improvements, develop systematic problem-solving strategies, and ensure compliance with material specifications
Develop, draft, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes
Perform method development and validation for testing procedures
Conduct vendor correlation studies to ensure consistency and reliability of results
Execute Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility) studies to validate measurement systems
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments to support quality testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in quality processes
Analyze test data and prepare detailed reports to support manufacturing quality objectives
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
Proven experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in battery manufacturing or a related industry
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strong familiarity with analytical instruments, including but not limited to: IC, GC, ICP, SEM, DSC/TGA, Particle Size Analyzer, Carbon & Sulfur Analyzer, Karl Fischer Titrator, and others
Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for quality data analysis
Experience in battery manufacturing or lithium-ion battery quality testing
Experience in analytical instrument method develop and validation
Benefits
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)
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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