Tesla · 7 hours ago
Paint Quality Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Paint Quality Engineer to enhance their quality engineering team. The role involves expertise in automotive paint systems and leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality standards, ensuring product specifications and performance metrics are met.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Expertise in automotive paint layering systems, body sealers, and application methods like cathodic electro-coat and rotary-bell atomization
Proficiency with automotive paint materials, including water-borne basecoats and 2K clearcoats
Training and success in quality problem-solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, and SPC
Experience with diverse measurement and inspection techniques, including color, orange-peel, mottling, adhesion, film build, surface energy, oven cure, and booth balance
Lead cross-functional teams for process and product improvements, including problem-solving, root cause investigations, and implementing corrective/preventive actions using QA methodologies
Develop and implement quality standards within the Tesla Quality System to meet customer expectations, while supporting Design and Process FMEAs and establishing control plans for critical features
Facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials, manage nonconforming products, and collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Suppliers, Supplier Quality, and Service teams
Establish quality performance metrics, drive root cause solutions, determine product specifications/tolerances with Manufacturing and Design Engineering, and audit manufacturing lines against processes
Assist in identifying/resolving manufacturing quality issues, provide problem-solving support to manufacturing, customers, and Quality peers, including on-site analysis, containment, and disposition
Contribute to Quality Management System development/improvement, maintain clean/organized work areas via housekeeping and 5S standards, and promote a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, safety, and enjoyment within the Tesla team
Qualification
Required
Expertise in automotive paint layering systems, body sealers, and application methods like cathodic electro-coat and rotary-bell atomization
Proficiency with automotive paint materials, including water-borne basecoats and 2K clearcoats
Training and success in quality problem-solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, and SPC
Experience with diverse measurement and inspection techniques, including color, orange-peel, mottling, adhesion, film build, surface energy, oven cure, and booth balance
Lead cross-functional teams for process and product improvements, including problem-solving, root cause investigations, and implementing corrective/preventive actions using QA methodologies
Develop and implement quality standards within the Tesla Quality System to meet customer expectations, while supporting Design and Process FMEAs and establishing control plans for critical features
Facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials, manage nonconforming products, and collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Suppliers, Supplier Quality, and Service teams
Establish quality performance metrics, drive root cause solutions, determine product specifications/tolerances with Manufacturing and Design Engineering, and audit manufacturing lines against processes
Assist in identifying/resolving manufacturing quality issues, provide problem-solving support to manufacturing, customers, and Quality peers, including on-site analysis, containment, and disposition
Contribute to Quality Management System development/improvement, maintain clean/organized work areas via housekeeping and 5S standards, and promote a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, safety, and enjoyment within the Tesla team
Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
Experienced in GD&T, QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA required
Hands on measurement experience and data analysis for orange peel, color, film thickness, adhesion and surface energy
Must be very comfortable with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
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.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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