Materials Quality Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 16, 2025
What to Expect We are seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our LFP battery manufacturing team, focusing on quality assurance in material testing, chemical testing, and metrology testing laboratories. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong expertise in analytical instruments and a commitment to ensuring high-quality standards in battery production. What You'll Do Oversee IQC lab inspections and cell manufacturing quality, build/monitor quality data systems, and document/categorize IQC/IPQC results while reviewing related engineering and lab documentation Drive containment and continuous improvement: own 8D problem definition, RCAs, dispositions, effectiveness tracking, and implement revised/new processes using Six Sigma/Lean Implement Lean methodologies and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to drive supplier quality improvements, develop systematic problem-solving strategies, and ensure compliance with LFP material specifications Develop, draft, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes Perform method development and validation for testing procedures Conduct vendor correlation studies to ensure consistency and reliability of results Execute Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility) studies to validate measurement systems Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments to support quality testing Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in quality processes Analyze test data and prepare detailed reports to support manufacturing quality objectives What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience Proven experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in battery manufacturing or a related industry Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong familiarity with analytical instruments, including but not limited to: IC, GC, ICP, SEM, DSC/TGA, Particle Size Analyzer, Carbon & Sulfur Analyzer, Karl Fischer Titrator, and others Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for quality data analysis Experience in LFP battery manufacturing or lithium-ion battery quality testing Experience in analytical instrument method develop and validation Compensation and Benefits 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