What to Expect
This position will join the Quality Engineering Team at Gigafactory New York. The primary objective is to support the manufacturing of high-quality residential and commercial electronics, electric vehicle charging systems. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver and demonstrated leader, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
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
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
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 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
Manage and develop team of Quality Technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvements
Promote and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts with subordinates, peers, and superiors
Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes
Experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plus
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
Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar
Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar), is a plus
Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques

Buffalo, New York

Full time