About the position
The Lead Quality Technician at Tesla is a pivotal role that requires a proactive approach to quality assurance within the manufacturing environment of Gigafactory New York. This position serves as the first point of contact for quality issues on the designated manufacturing line, necessitating collaboration with various teams including Engineering, Production, and Suppliers. The Lead Quality Technician is responsible for identifying and addressing corrective actions during the production process, thereby enhancing the overall quality of Tesla's products and minimizing field issues. In this role, you will be tasked with training, coordinating, and delegating activities among Quality Technicians. You will lead group discussions and provide guidance to ensure that quality metrics and performance standards are met. This includes working closely with manufacturing and process teams to establish and maintain processes that guarantee high-quality outputs. You will also be responsible for maintaining and updating product and quality plans, as well as collaborating with the Quality Supervisor and Engineers to review audit results and drive corrective actions across cross-functional teams. Additionally, the Lead Quality Technician will revise Quality Key Points (QKP) documents and Quality Instructions, implement and analyze data collection spreadsheets, and maintain Quality Technician Standard Work documents. You will assist in identifying and resolving manufacturing quality issues, which may involve sorting parts for quality requirements and analyzing high failure product data. Your ability to communicate effectively with leadership and management regarding common issues and defects will be crucial in assisting with solutions and preventing future quality defects based on data metrics.
Responsibilities
- Train, coordinate, and delegate activities of the Quality Technicians.
- Lead group discussions and provide support to line Quality Technicians.
- Identify and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
- Revise Quality Key Points (QKP) documents and Quality Instructions.
- Maintain and update product and quality plans and control plans.
- Collaborate with Quality Supervisor and Engineers to review audit results.
- Analyze and interpret high failure product data and escalate issues as needed.
- Direct preventative actions on quality defects based on data metrics.
Requirements
- Level 2 Quality Technician or higher with experience at Gigafactory New York.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with quality systems in high-volume manufacturing, including QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA.
- Strong aptitude with electronic test and measurement systems.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed for part sorting and material moving.
- Effective communication skills to convey common issues and defects to leadership.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Benefits from day one
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions)
- Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Employee discounts and perks program
