Specialist, Inventory Control & Quality Assurance

What to Expect

Tesla Motors seeks a motivated, experienced, knowledgeable Quality Specialist to work in the Parts Distribution Center. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environment, preferably involving work with medium to high-volume products. The Quality Specialist will work with prominent stakeholders, both strategic and tactical, as well as all aspects of the distribution center operation, to support a robust quality organization while understanding operational bottlenecks and system capabilities/needs. This individual must be a problem-solver, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement.

What You'll Do

• Comprehend and contribute to quality trends based on established metrics, process controls, and audits conducted within the distribution center
• Analyze and interpret data independently while providing root cause analysis, identifying and implementing short/long term countermeasures through Zoho data collection
• Manage nonconforming material through the MRB process to ensure that nonconforming material is identified, appropriately dispositioned, tracked, and reported
• Provide data input and output reports to assist in quality improvement activities
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support the investigation, containment and execution of strategic quality issues
• Champion all things quality and uphold/expect compliance to rigorous standards and process controls
• Take part in ongoing optimization of the operation for both cost, process, material, and information flows

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated leadership skills with Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc.
• Quality systems experience in high-volume manufacturing/distribution
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (part sorting, material moving, etc.) and operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, etc.)
• Effective communication of issues and defects to management
• Composure in critical situations and dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Strong detail-oriented, organizational, and data interpretation skills
• Proficiency with technology tools, including personal computing hardware and standard software

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.