Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Aug 05, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support launch quality activities for Tesla's growing number of vehicle products and lines. This position will report to the Manufacturing Quality Engineering team within Tesla's Vehicle Engineering organization. The Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer will provide support to the team in the execution of quality goals and objectives during and after the launch phase for new products and lines. You will be expected to work cross-functionally and support the identification and prioritization of potential product and process failures and help drive both corrective and preventative actions. What You'll Do Key authority of design for quality from CAD Integration phase through first customer deliveries as an expert of automated manufacturing systems Partner with multiple factory-sustaining quality teams to ensure a smooth hand-off from pre-production quality to sustaining quality activities Support various teams during vehicle launches with the goal of implementing quality improvements and exceeding build quality targets Provide support during cross-functional review / roll-out of PFMEAs; provide input on control plans tailored to each new line Support definition of quality and process requirements as a part of Tesla's global operating standards Partner with design and manufacturing engineering counterparts to translate design requirements into part design poka-yokes and layered factory controls that can withstand the demands of high-volume production Analyze manufacturing processes and product specifications in order to determine best practices that meet or exceed Tesla's quality standards What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering related discipline or equivalent experience 8+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, quality or a manufacturing-related industry preferred Extensive knowledge and experience with automotive systems and part design trade-offs Excellent communication skills to explain complicated issues and trade-offs in a manner understandable to a non-technical expert Excellent problem-solver with a strong quality and customer-focused mindset Experience in automotive high-volume quality manufacturing engineering or process engineering a plus 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