Materials Quality Engineer, Megafactory

We are seeking a skilled Materials Quality Engineer to join our Megafactory manufacturing team, focusing on quality assurance in material testing, chemical testing, and metrology testing laboratories. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong expertise in analytical instruments and a commitment to ensuring high-quality standards in battery production.

• Oversee IQC lab inspections and cell manufacturing quality, build/monitor quality data systems, and document/categorize IQC/IPQC results while reviewing related engineering and lab documentation
• Drive containment and continuous improvement: own 8D problem definition, RCAs, dispositions, effectiveness tracking, and implement revised/new processes using Six Sigma/Lean
• Implement Lean methodologies and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to drive supplier quality improvements, develop systematic problem-solving strategies, and ensure compliance with material specifications
• Develop, draft, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes
• Perform method development and validation for testing procedures
• Conduct vendor correlation studies to ensure consistency and reliability of results
• Execute Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility) studies to validate measurement systems
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments to support quality testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in quality processes
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed reports to support manufacturing quality objectives

• 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 to collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Strong familiarity with analytical instruments, including but not limited to: IC, GC, ICP, SEM, DSC/TGA, Particle Size Analyzer, Carbon & Sulfur Analyzer, Karl Fischer Titrator, and others

• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for quality data analysis

• Experience in battery manufacturing or lithium-ion battery quality testing

• Experience in analytical instrument method develop and validation

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)
• 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