Quality Engineer -- GFNY

The Role: Quality Engineer - GFNY 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, and/or the remanufacturing of electric vehicle battery 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. Responsibilities: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.Lead development and improvement efforts of the Quality Management System for the department.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 and facilitate sorting activity and drive part improvement with suppliers on part non-conformances.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 activitiesManage and develop team of quality technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvementsPromote and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work. Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, etc) or other technical discipline OR 7+ years'' work experience in manufacturing qualityExperience managing a technical team, or other professional leadership experienceDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changesStrong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts with subordinates, peers, and superiorsExperience building and/or implementing quality management systemsExperience conducting PFMEAs for production processesExperience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plusExperience in 6-Sigma is a plusSpecific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasuresStrong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similarProficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar), is a plusExperience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniquesFamiliarity reliability test techniques (accelerated life testing) is a plusHigh proficiency in MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.

Created: 2025-10-04