Materials Quality Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing

Job Description

Seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join the LFP battery manufacturing team, focusing on quality assurance in material testing, chemical testing, and metrology testing laboratories.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in battery manufacturing or a related industry
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong familiarity with analytical instruments
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools
• Experience in LFP battery manufacturing or lithium-ion battery quality testing
• Experience in analytical instrument method development and validation

Responsibilities

• Oversee IQC lab inspections and cell manufacturing quality
• Build/monitor quality data systems
• Document/categorize IQC/IPQC results
• Drive containment and continuous improvement
• Implement Lean methodologies and Statistical Process Control
• Develop, draft, and implement Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform method development and validation for testing procedures
• Conduct vendor correlation studies
• Execute Gage R&R studies
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed reports

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.