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Quality Technician, Model Y, Vehicle

Tesla • Full-time • Austin, TX, US • 1w ago

Job Category

Manufacturing

Location

AUSTIN, Texas

Req. ID

230301

Job Type

Full-time

Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program

What to Expect

The Quality Technician will ensure that all material, both in-process and incoming, meets Tesla’s quality requirements and specifications. This person will be responsible for identifying quality issues within the manufacturing environment, leading investigations, root cause analysis, collecting relevant process and product data, and managing non-conforming material. This person will work closely with cross- functional teams including production and engineering to escalate and maintain rapid response to quality issues with supporting and pertinent data and drive continuous improvements to the production process.

What You’ll Do

Perform various inspections, quality process audits and testing to evaluate product and process performance and disposition of non- conforming material
Drive root cause investigations for warranty, in-process and incoming quality issues, corrective actions implementation, and follow- up on countermeasure robustness
Work with engineering teams to validate new product or vehicle designs, equipment, and processes
Develop quality inspections methods, criteria, instructions for quality containments and quality action notices
Analyze production data to identify potential non-conforming or at-risk material
Develop best practices and use lessons learned for future problem solving and decision making
Work with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and production goals

What You’ll Bring

Experience with quality and process control in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Utilize applicable standards and systems to reference product specifications and customer requirements
Highly skilled in problem solving and root cause analysis techniques
Create and manage production change approvals and/or deviations
Ability to use a range of basic test and measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, etc. to collect, interpret and report results of data analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in Microsoft 365 including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.