What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a Staff Quality Systems Engineer to lead quality systems establishment and oversight for our global remanufacturing sites, traveling to audit compliance/effectiveness and managing at least one technician per site (direct reports) for targeted audits. This hands-on role demands dependability, integrity, and a servant leadership approach to empower site teams while upholding our uncompromising high bar on safety and quality standards. Expect frequent travel, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement in a sustainable, people-first culture.

What You'll Do

Establish and standardize quality systems across global remanufacturing sites, including process design, documentation, and implementation aligned with high standards

Travel to sites to conduct audits on compliance, system effectiveness, and performance, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions

Manage and mentor distributed technicians who perform select system audits, ensuring consistent execution and reporting

Develop feedback loops, CAPA processes, and metrics monitoring to resolve issues proactively and prevent recurrence

Collaborate with site and cross-functional teams to integrate quality into remanufacturing operations, eliminating waste and enhancing repeatability

Champion continuous improvement and first principles thinking to evolve systems beyond baseline requirements

Contribute to strategic planning for global scalability and regulatory alignment

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or equivalent experience

7+ years in quality engineering, with experience establishing/auditing systems in global manufacturing/remanufacturing

Proven track record managing remote/distributed teams and conducting effective audits

Knowledge of quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001) and tools/methodologies (e.g. PFMEA, root cause analysis, CAPA)

Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50%, including international)

Self-motivated with "A Message to Garcia" dependability and bias for action

Servant leadership style, empowering others through guidance and strong communication

Impeccable judgment, uncompromising integrity on quality/safety, and resilience in dynamic environments

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is a plus

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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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