Materials Quality Engineer, LFP Cell Manufacturing
11 hours ago
We are seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our LFP battery 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.
What You'll Do- 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 LFP 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
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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 LFP battery manufacturing or lithium-ion battery quality testing
Experience in analytical instrument method develop and validation
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)
- 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
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