Supplier Quality Engineer, Powertrain
Tesla Austin, TX Full-time 3/17/2026
Undergraduate Entry-Level
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•FY 2025Job Description
Tesla's Supplier Quality team is seeking a proactive individual to safeguard manufacturing operations by addressing supplier quality issues. The role involves leading investigations, implementing solutions, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure high-quality production standards.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Practical experience in Stamping or injection molding manufacturing process
- Strong foundation in manufacturing and quality methodologies including OEE, 8D problem solving, Pareto Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, SPC, and measurement system analysis
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for building collaborative relationships across functional teams
- Proactive, results-driven mindset with passion for improving processes and driving operational excellence
- Natural curiosity and willingness to learn new skills
- Practical experience with Quality Systems, PPAP/APQP processes, understanding of GD&T, and various inspection methods
- Strong technical communication abilities
- Supplier sourcing or process audit experience is a plus
- Practical experience with data analysis and visualization using tools like SQL, Tableau, Python is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive investigations of supplier quality issues
- Drive containment actions and develop sorting/rework methodologies
- Solve problems under pressure by providing actionable next steps
- Prioritize tasks effectively using hypothesis testing and RPN evaluation
- Break down complex tasks into manageable steps and lead implementation
- Identify and champion kaizen initiatives
- Own and drive Supplier Quality KPIs
- Coordinate effectively with suppliers for timely sort initiations
- Stay at the forefront of emerging manufacturing and engineering trends
- Follow issues through to completion, supporting different production shifts as needed
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.
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