Quality Engineering Technician, Energy

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Job Category
Manufacturing

Location
Buffalo, New York

Req. ID
226685

Job Type
Full-time

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What to Expect

The Quality Engineering Technician will work closely with Quality Engineering to provide reports, charts, graphs and anything else needed to define, measure, analyze, improve and control product and process quality from their respective shops. The successful candidate must have mechanical aptitude, the ability to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail oriented and be able to both take direction and work independently.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead the organization and completion of Quality trials working with Quality Engineers and Quality Techs
  • Drive the creation and maintenance of Quality Instruction documents
  • Support Quality Engineers in root cause analysis of materialized quality issues
  • Work closely with manufacturing, process, and suppliers to establish processes and procedures that will ensure consistently high quality
  • Maintain, update, and validate product and quality plans and control plans
  • Leads line to line root cause issues/solutions to increase and maintain quality metrics and performance
  • Develop and implement daily process/line specific audit plans for Quality Technicians. Compile and review results with cross-functional teams
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelors Degree in Quality Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with quality systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Experienced in ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc highly desired
  • Proficiency at reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing line leadership and guidance as well we ability to pull and manipulate data in SQL, basic statistical knowledge (capability, t-tests, etc.)
  • Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

Expected Compensation

  • Engineering Technician I - $25.92 - $28.90/hour
  • Engineering Technician II - $29.88 - $33.02/hour
  • Engineering Technician III - $32.80 - $38.11/hour
  • Engineering Technician IV - $35.98 - $43.97/hour
  • Engineering Technician Lead - $40.56 - $49.58/hour
, depending on level + 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.