Supplier Quality Field Engineer

What to Expect

The The Supplier Quality Field Engineer works with field Reliability, Supplier Quality, Industrialization Engineers to identify and validate the impact of issues root caused to supplier design, manufacturing/process non-conformities affecting our Tesla fleet in North America and overseas markets. In collaboration with Supply Chain Managers, they will execute cost recovery projects based on root cause analysis as well as supplier agreements (technical factors), this while collecting evidence to serve as foundation for Supplier Warranty Liability Agreements.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the Key point of contact for Warranty Supplier chargebacks (end customer replacements) for vehicles produced at the Fremont Factory
• Monitor containments created at the factory that may have included escapes to the field for the same issue prior to containment. Collaborating on Service campaign documentation, defining suspect window population and assessing with Service teams the documentation required to make sure field replacements are correctly done (Technical Service Bulletin)
• Collaboration on Field replacements investigation by determining the suspected impact to Tesla once Root cause and Corrective actions have been determined
• Lead Service Campaign / Recall cost recovery for supplier caused issues
• Provide support to Procurement (SCM, GSM) team on cost recovery negotiation

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of component or assembly plant experience supporting or similar in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Process, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering role Knowledge. Experience in a vehicle manufacturing organization is strongly preferred
• Strong presentation skills – prepared, confident, and passionate, using clear and organized content with strong visuals to engage an audience. Ability to communicate across cultures and geographic regions
• Proven ability to operate under pressure with rigid time constraints
• Can track and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours
• Quality systems management and Quality Tools strong experience (8D, Fishbone, Control chart, Histogram, etc.)

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

Expected Compensation

$84,000 - $174,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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.