Quality Engineer, Stamping

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
May 20, 2026
What to Expect The Quality Engineer, Stamping, will work as a member of Tesla's Quality organization. The primary objective of this role is to support the production of high-quality Cold Stamping 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 core, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset and risk assessment, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement (personally and professionally). What You'll Do Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to drive process and product improvements; use of QA methodologies to manage and facilitate issue resolution including root cause investigations and the development, implementation and monitoring of effective corrective and preventive actions Establish and maintain monthly quality performance metrics Review concerns Design Engineering and perform risk assessment and continue to understand functions of castings geometry for vehicle load cases Develop and implement quality standards as part of the Tesla Quality System to assure products meet expectations of our target customers Support the development of product specifications and tolerances, design and process FMEAs and develop quality plan for die approval Establish and maintain control plans and inspection standards to assure critical features are controlled through the assembly/production processes Lead/facilitate review and disposition of discrepant materials identified for control of nonconforming product Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the Tesla team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or manufacturing related field or equivalent experience Proficient in stamping processes including process variables, tooling dies, and raw material properties Demonstrated success applying quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams and 5 Whys Proficiency in risk assessments, PFMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC and quality core tools Thorough knowledge of GD&T and ability to interpret CMM reports Experience with CAD tools such as Solidworks and Catia Experience with broad variety of measurement devices, inspection techniques, and mechanical testing of plates and strips including report interpretation Ability to establish and maintain timelines, dashboards and KPIs to ensure visibility and accountability Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5% to 10%) 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: 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