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Sr. Quality Engineer, Battery Remanufacturing

Tesla, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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What To Expect This position will join the Buffalo Battery Remanufacturing team to support Model SX and 3Y remanufacturing lines. The primary objective is to support 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.

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 as well as 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 as well as 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 as well as 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 as well as manage and develop team of quality technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvements

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experiences

7 years of experiences in quality or other disciplines in high volume manufacturing is preferred

Experience managing a technical team, or other professional leadership experience as well as demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes

Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes as well as experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plus

Experience in 6-Sigma is a plus as well as 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 as well as familiarity reliability test techniques (accelerated life testing) is a plus

Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

Associate QA Engineer - $64,800 - $97,200/annual salary

QA Engineer - $79,200 - $118,800/annual salary

Sr QA Engineer - $97,200 - $145,800/annual salary

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Quality Assurance

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