Job Location : Buffalo,NY, USA
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.
* 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
* 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