Quality Engineer, Torque Chassis

What to Expect

The Quality Engineer will work as a member of Tesla’s Quality organization. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high-quality electric vehicles through the continual improvement of process and product quality and the systems that surround them. The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver at his/her core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead cross-functional teams to hunt down product and process issues, then drive root cause, containment, and corrective/preventive actions until the problem stays closed
• Perform technical root-cause analysis on vehicle systems (chassis, torque joints, brakes, and related assemblies) using traces, tool data, and station process—not opinion
• Establish, own, and continually raise quality performance metrics so gaps are visible and acted on, not explained away
• Coordinate chassis system specifications and deviations as they change, keeping production, design, and suppliers aligned to the current standard
• Support product specifications, tolerances, design/process FMEAs, and DVAs so critical features are defined tightly enough to be controlled
• Build and maintain control plans and inspection standards that catch critical-to-quality features in the assembly process, then tighten them as failures teach us more
• Drive containment and corrective action into the manufacturing line, design, and supplier—fast, complete, and verified
• Lead review and disposition of discrepant material so nonconforming product is controlled and the underlying process is improved, not just sorted
• Use QA methods (root cause, CAPA, FMEA, capability, SPC) to manage issue resolution from investigation through sustained monitoring
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement that makes the team more efficient, safer, and better at finding the next weak joint before the field does

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on background in Failure Analysis, Manufacturing, Quality, or Service, preferably in automotive or consumer electronics
• Ability to read and explain torque traces: rundown, seating, final torque, and final angle—and to distinguish a good joint from a no-good joint
• Working knowledge of fasteners (size, grade, thread, head style) and the torque specification that belongs to them
• Ability to use traces, tool results, and station process to explain a production torque failure or field concern, and to name the control that should have caught it
• Demonstrated success with quality problem-solving methods: fishbone, FMEA, process capability, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC
• Broad technical range plus strong communication skills to work issues across engineering, manufacturing, service, and suppliers
• Exceptional failure analysis, attention to detail, and analytical thinking under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to use tools and business systems to manage, synthesize, and interpret data; SQL, Python, Minitab, JMP (or similar) are a strong plus
• Strong quality mindset: detail-oriented, able to handle multiple priorities, and unwilling to accept a “good enough” joint or process
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5–10%)

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.