(Associate) Quality Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

Tesla

Grünheide (Mark), Germany

What to Expect

We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer for the Cell Manufacturing plant at Giga Berlin. You will lead quality assurance planning and execution to ensure our products meet the highest standards of product quality and reliability. You identify and resolve process variance that affects product quality, run structured problem-solving and nonconformance control, and take product and process improvements through the full change-management cycle. You will work in close collaboration with Design, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and others within the plant and across our factories.

As an ideal candidate you have a positive, can-do attitude, take pride in shopfloor oriented, hands-on work and you bring analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Furthermore, you have a proven track record of successfully transitioning new product designs from development into production while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job and stepping up to lead whenever required.

The battery cell is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s world-class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate closely with Product Design, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and other functions inside and across Tesla plants
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
Lead identification, root cause analysis, and resolution using 8D methodology and other structured problem-solving tools to resolve manufacturing quality issues
Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional team
Collaborate cross functionally and with NPI to initiate and implement product, process, equipment, and other relevant changes to improve manufacturability and field performance
Drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, production quality, and development teams to test existing and determine new product specifications and tolerances
Implement and support creation of production quality system along APQP including but not limited to PFD, PFMEA, Control plan, MSA, SPC and PPAP
Develop inspection standards, testing plans and instructions, work instructions and manufacturing validation plans to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability
Seek out and initiate continuous improvement projects within Tesla manufacturing and at suppliers.
Manage non-conforming production processes via containments and evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and external teams to identify disposition and resolve root cause

What You’ll Bring

A hands-on, results-driven approach, with strong analytical ability, organization, and attention to detail
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related field, with a proven track record of success in leading quality assurance activities
Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality methods: 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Pareto, hypothesis testing, DoE, process capability, MSA,SPC, OEE
Practical experience with quality systems, APQP/PPAP, GD&T, and a range of measurement and inspection methods
Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, or equivalent demonstrated problem-solving experience
Data analysis and visualization skills with tools such as JMP, or Minitab; knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or MATLAB is an advantage
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing is highly desired
Experience transitioning products from development to serial production
Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment
Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to explain complex problems in a structured way using accurate data
Full proficiency in English; German is a plus
Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.