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Supplier Quality Engineer, SEMI, Infotainment & LV Electronics

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)

1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2026
What to Expect Tesla's SupplierQualityEngineeris responsible forcriticalcomponentdevelopment, quality management, continuous improvement, and qualification activities at suppliers. 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, limited travel to in-region suppliers, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: developing suppliers by teaching best practices for manufacturing, quality, and engineering, delivering on time quantities of high-qualitycomponentparts into Tesla's production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches, driving lean manufacturing principals to reduce waste and improve quality. What You'll Do Diligent drivesupplier accountability for part quality issues that areimpactingProduction byeffectively managing and ensuring closure for supplier corrective actions Thisincludesstarting andmaintainingsorts & reworks, dispositioning MRB material and issuingchargebacksand validating supplier clean points Lead cross-functional between Supplier Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering,Suppliers & Designersfor driving resolution to quality issues related toTeslaelectronics commodity vendors Engage with suppliers on developing short term containment actions and long-term corrective actions to quality issues,SCAR(Supplier Corrective Action Request)follow-upand management from beginning to end Specific training and demonstrated success in applying, analyzing, and reviewing quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, 8D, etc. Responsible of Supplier Quality Performance at the factory, work onsite dailytosupport on data collection/analysis toidentifyfailure trends and collaboratefacilitatingthis data to Engineering,Design,Supplier Industrial Engineering,and other Failure Analysis teams Based on performance and business needs, set priorities for suppliers; Develop positive relationships and work closely with Supply Chain Team to manage,implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies andNew Product Introductions andtransfers; All before leading and/or supporting vehicle trials Self-starter, seekingopportunities toimproveprocesses, part quality and overall efficiency;Identifiestrends and priorities by organizing and graphing/chartingdata; Applies project management and/or systems engineering tools to completecomplex tasks What You'll Bring 5+ years ofcomponentor assembly plant experience supporting Mechanical, Electrical, Electronicsor similar in Supplier Quality,Supplier Development,Process, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering role Knowledge.Experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred Experience in Electronics componentsand PCBAmanufacturingprocesses,top level assembly (TLA),Lowvoltageelectronicssystems PPAP/APQP processes,displayan advancedworking knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T), Lean Manufacturing, and how to apply these skills to improve quality, capacity, and reduce cost Quality systems experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred). Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities to management & executive level, excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.Well organized with meticulous attention to detail Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques Ability, willingness to travel domestically, and internationally. Travel sometimes on short notice Ability to thrive in afastpaced, dynamic environment. Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers,peersand other functional areas 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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