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Quality Engineer Exteriors & Interiors

Tesla

Austin, TXOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Quality Engineer Exteriors & Interiors Role

The Quality Engineer, General Assembly role at Tesla supports the production of high quality electric vehicles by continually improving process and product quality, along with the systems that support them. This role requires a strong quality and customer-focused mindset, problem-solving skills, and a drive for continuous personal and professional improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional problem solving teams for process improvements
  • Use QA methodologies including root cause investigations and corrective actions
  • Establish and maintain quality performance metrics
  • Develop quality standards as part of the Tesla Quality System
  • Support creation of product specifications, FMEAs, and DVAs
  • Implement control plans and inspection standards
  • Facilitate review and disposition of nonconforming products
  • Maintain a clean workspace following daily housekeeping and 5S
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement within Tesla

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Quality systems experience in a manufacturing (automotive preferred) environment
  • Proven ability with quality problem solving methods (e.g., FMEA, SPC, DoE)
  • Experience with various measurement and inspection techniques
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5-10%)

Benefits

Tesla offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package from day 1, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase, family and dependent support benefits, various insurances, and employee discounts.

Key skills/competency

  • Quality
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Automotive
  • Inspection
  • FMEA
  • Metrics
  • 5S
  • Cross-functional
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Tesla

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight manufacturing and quality improvement experience.
  • Showcase problem solving: Emphasize root cause analysis skills.
  • Research Tesla: Understand culture, products, and mission.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice quality methodologies and metrics.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review FMEA and SPC techniques.
Brush up on measurement methods.
Study process capability analysis methods.
Practice troubleshooting case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved a quality issue.
Explain teamwork in cross-functional settings.
Detail a project of continual improvement.
Discuss handling tight production deadlines.