Job Posting for Supplier Quality Engineer, Cell & Module Manufacturing at Tesla Motors, Inc.

Supplier Quality Engineer, Cell & Module Manufacturing

Job Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Req. ID	216552
Job Type	Full-time

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What to Expect

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for critical component development, quality management, continuous improvement, qualification activities at suppliers and for managing the incoming quality program. The job requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, conducting failure analysis, leading statistical process control activities for critical components, process development, First Article Inspection planning and execution and on-the-spot critical decision making.

What You'll Do

Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control, scorecards, ensuring supplier compliance, whilst driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans
Based on performance and business needs, set priorities for cross functional teams and suppliers
Develop positive relationships and work closely with Supply Chain Team to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions
First Article inspection planning and execution and development, implementation and managment of Incoming quality processes
Track and Manage Supplier Correct Action Request process within the manufacturing environment working closely with Supply Chain organization and Suppliers
Provide leadership and guidance during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on supplier development and improvement
Perform root cause analysis, coordinate, and conduct specialized testing and measurement
Plan, organize, direct, and report all activities and matters relating to supplier performance; Assess supplier qualifications status
Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering field, evidence of experience and exceptional ability, or equivalent
Experience in Quality Systems is preferred
Experience and knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and sampling inspection
Knowledge in Statistics, Statistical Process Control and data mining and analysis
Possess demonstrable leadership abilities and previous experience managing safety critical parts
Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level with proven results in meeting customer requirements
Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills
An average of 10% travel is required, possibly on short notice

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