Staff Quality Engineer

What to Expect

The Drive Unit (DU) is the heart of the vehicle - and its qualitydeterminesrange, reliability, NVH, and customer trust. We are looking for a Drive Unit Quality EngineeringLeadto own DU quality end-to-end at Gigafactory Texas: from incoming components and supplier PPAP, through stator winding and inverter/power-electronics assembly, into drive unit final assembly, and across every Austin vehicle program.

This is a manager-track role. You will start by leading the DU quality function technically and cross-functionally, andgrow into building and managing the dedicated DU Quality Engineering team. You will set the standard for how we detect,contain, and permanentlyeliminatedrive unit defects before they ever reach a vehicle or a customer.

What You'll Do

• Own the quality plan for the full DU value stream: incoming/supplier, stator, inverter, and DU final assembly, across all Austin vehicle programs

• Lead containment and root-cause resolution for DU escapes - drive the 8D/5-Why discipline and close the loop with permanent corrective action

• Build and mature DU PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection strategy; tie them to real failure modes and field data

• Partner with Manufacturing, Process, Design, and Supplier Quality to drive first-pass yield and reduce DPV

• Stand up the metrics, reviews, and escalation cadence that make DU quality visible and accountable

• Grow the team - define the roles, hire, develop, and lead the DU quality engineers and technicians

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years in quality, manufacturing, or process engineering, with direct experience in electric drive units, electric motors, power electronics, or high-volume precision assembly

• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional quality problem-solving (8D, DMAIC, Shainin, or equivalent)

• Deep fluency in PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP/APQP, and GD&T

• A track recordof building structure where there was none -you'veowned a quality area, not just executed within one

• Bachelor's in Engineering(Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Materials) or equivalent experience

• Experience scaling a new program from launch through steady-state production

• Hands-on with stator winding, motor assembly, or inverter/power-electronics quality

• Data-driven: comfortable with SQL/Tableau/EDW to turn production data into action

• Experience building and leading a team from the ground up

Compensation and Benefits Benefits

As a part-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Tesla Babies program
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Pet Insurance