(Associate) Quality Engineer, Cell Manufacturing (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What To Expect Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance. At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you! We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer for the Cell Manufacturing plant at Giga Berlin. You will lead quality assurance planning and execution to ensure our products meet the highest standards of product quality and reliability. You identify and resolve process variance that affects product quality, run structured problem-solving and nonconformance control, and take product and process improvements through the full change-management cycle. You will work in close collaboration with Design, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and others within the plant and across our factories. As an ideal candidate you have a positive, can-do attitude, take pride in shopfloor oriented, hands-on work and you bring analytical ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Furthermore, you have a proven track record of successfully transitioning new product designs from development into production while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You look forward to learning an incredible amount on the job and stepping up to lead whenever required. The battery cell is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s world-class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product. What You'll Do Collaborate closely with Product Design, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and other functions inside and across Tesla plants Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes Lead identification, root cause analysis, and resolution using 8D methodology and other structured problem-solving tools to resolve manufacturing quality issues Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues, and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional team Collaborate cross functionally and with NPI to initiate and implement product, process, equipment, and other relevant changes to improve manufacturability and field performance Drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, production quality, and development teams to test existing and determine new product specifications and tolerances Implement and support creation of production quality system along APQP including but not limited to PFD, PFMEA, Control plan, MSA, SPC and PPAP Develop inspection standards, testing plans and instructions, work instructions and manufacturing validation plans to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability Seek out and initiate continuous improvement projects within Tesla manufacturing and at suppliers. Manage non-conforming production processes via containments and evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and external teams to identify disposition and resolve root cause What You'll Bring A hands-on, results-driven approach, with strong analytical ability, organization, and attention to detail Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related field, with a proven track record of success in leading quality assurance activities Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality methods: 8D, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Pareto, hypothesis testing, DoE, process capability, MSA,SPC, OEE Practical experience with quality systems, APQP/PPAP, GD&T, and a range of measurement and inspection methods Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, or equivalent demonstrated problem-solving experience Data analysis and visualization skills with tools such as JMP, or Minitab; knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or MATLAB is an advantage Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing is highly desired Full proficiency in English; German is a plus Benefits Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example: Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance. Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement. , Tesla