Quality Engineering Technician, Downstream/ Formation(m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What to Expect
Under the direction of Quality Engineers, Quality Engineering Technicians in the Cell department are responsible for the containment process, development and maintenance of quality documents, as well as the verification and auditing of incoming and in-process material according to Tesla quality and engineering requirements. Leading structured problem-solving, driving root cause analysis, and executing corrective actions are among your core responsibilities.

As a Quality Engineering Technician, you work closely with Quality Engineers to monitor KPIs, maintain Control Plans, Quality Alerts and non-conforming product records, and translate production data insights into sustainable process improvements within Cell manufacturing. Get involve in complex problem-solving initiatives, mentor Quality Technicians, and act as a key interface between Quality Engineering and cross-functional teams such as Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Supply Quality.
What You’ll Do

• Be the first point of contact for Production Operations in Cell, executing and leading containment activities to stop issues at the source and prevent quality escapes
• Verify and audit incoming and in-process material against Tesla quality and engineering requirements; notify stakeholders and escalate to the responsible QE when needed
• Support structured problem-solving (A3, 8D, Six Sigma, Shainin) including root cause analysis (5-Why, Ishikawa) and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Adhere to, control, and execute of quality documents (Control Plans, Quality Alerts, CNP records) and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Cell Quality team
• Monitor Quality KPIs, extract insights from production data, and translate findings into sustainable process improvements
• Taking the lead on special task, project and programs within Cell Quality team.
• Mentor Quality Technicians and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Supply Quality

What You’ll Bring

• Fluency in English (written and spoken), German is a plus.

• Completed vocational training or Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline (e.g., Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Industrial Engineering)

• Solid hands-on experience in a manufacturing quality environment, ideally automotive or high-volume production

• Proven knowledge of quality tools: A3, 8D, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, APQP/PPAP

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949

• Strong analytical mindset, self-starter attitude, and excellent communication skills

• Ability to work with large databases and run data analysis

• Experience in Cell manufacturing

• Project management experience (PMP, Agile, or similar)

• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and/or coding skills (SQL, Python)

• Able to work in 3 shifts operation

• Able to work with hazardous substances and work inside clean rooms with respective PPEs (E.g. PAPR Units)

• 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