Quality Technician, Service Manufacturing

Tesla•Buffalo, NY

10d•$26 - $29

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Quality Technician to be responsible for evaluating parts produced on various lines (high voltage electro-mechanical, components and subassemblies for Model S/3/X/Y), and end of line testing in a high-speed environment. Quality Technicians will flag production parts found to be suspect or nonconforming, remove from line and support engineering with containment activities through clean point to ensure Tesla standards are being met. They must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate parties and always promote a culture of quality. The purpose of the Quality Technician is to minimize the number of defective parts that are sent to downstream departments and assist multiple teams in maintaining and improving overall part quality, yielding beneficial results and higher efficiency for Tesla. Evaluate parts at the start, middle and end of production runs

Requirements

Ability to create/close NC’s (Non-Conformance) using MOS and MES
Comprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards
Ability to visually detect defects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to physically feel defects and abnormalities
Ability to identify and differentiate between various defect types
Ability to determine severity of a defect and the required response
Ability to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers, and management
Ability to determine potential countermeasure solutions against failed inspections

Responsibilities

Evaluate parts at the start, middle and end of production runs
Document and communicate all identified defects
Ability to create/close NC’s (Non-Conformance) using MOS and MES
Guide production teams to properly disposition parts as good for use, needs repair, or scrap
Document and communicate any identified defects. Escalate concerns that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work area
Comprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards
Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory
Ability to visually detect defects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to physically feel defects and abnormalities
Ability to identify and differentiate between various defect types
Ability to determine severity of a defect and the required response
Ability to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers, and management
Ability to determine potential countermeasure solutions against failed inspections
Ability to communicate new defect information to team leadership and counterparts

Benefits

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