Full Time
Posted 13 days ago
Staff Quality Engineer, Megapack Tesla
Location Brookshire, Texas, United States
Vacancies: 1
Posted: 11-04-2025
Experience: 7 to 10+
Skills: quality assurance and quality control,electro-mechanical, vehicle or aerospace assemblies, battery pack or module manufacturing preferred, Six Sigma or ASQ certification are preferred
Description: What to Expect
Tesla is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer for Megapack Battery Assembly production lines. In this role, you will be responsible for the quality of the parts, the process and the final product. You will partner with design, supply chain, manufacturing and service to develop Tesla’s production process to make high quality products that meet our internal and external customer expectations. The Quality Engineer is a professional problem solver, that can make good use of quality techniques (SixSigma, advanced statistics, Advanced Product Quality Planning, data visualization) to solve quality challenges and develop reliable processes that prevent creation of defects, enabling high quality products that meet the high reliability standards in energy business, contributing to the mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) and will require 90% travel to the Bay Area (CA) to support early builds and validation support for the next 6-12 months.
What You’ll Do
Develop and implement comprehensive quality management system to ensure product specifications and industry standards are met
Investigate and resolve quality-related issues and defects, and report on quality performance to company stakeholders. Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues promptly
Prepare and present quality performance reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, issues, and progress towards quality objectives
Oversee documentation of quality control activities, including inspection reports and corrective action plans
Provide training and support to project and operations teams on quality standards and best practices
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control, with a strong focus on large-scale construction projects
Experience with electro-mechanical, vehicle or aerospace assemblies, battery pack or module manufacturing preferred
Six Sigma or ASQ certification are preferred
Specific training and demonstrated success in applying design for quality, problem-solving methodologies, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE and SPC
Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to industrial electrical projects
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex information and make data-driven decisions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate quality principles and standard
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