Design Quality Engineer

This role is based Fremont, California, and travel is involved to supplier locations throughout the world.

• Coordinate with the Design Studio / Color, Materials and Finishing Team on design intent for production. Assist with mastering for production: sign-off of new masters once master standard is approved, match to master development as needed
• Interface with Engineering on DFM reviews and define appearance quality expectations
• Define appearance boundaries and outline quality improvement initiatives for manufacturing and production teams
• Interpret customer’s perception of quality through all senses, conveying objective feedback of appearance, haptics, sound, and fit
• Share institutional knowledge, verbalize design intent, and promote quality objectives throughout the organization
• Coordinate visual reviews for all appearance parts at various stages including vehicle harmony
• Manage Design Quality data (AAR) in supplier portal
• Lead communications with texture suppliers for grained parts, defining grain maps, direction, reductions for draft angles, and zero parting line
• Oversee supply base timing for pre-grain, post-grain, andoverall appearance of appearance parts
• Attend tool trials for appearance parts of plastic injection molding, casting, wrapping, filming, etc.

• Ishihara Color Blindness – Pass, 100% with no indication of color deficiency to red and green
• Farnsworth/Munsell 100 Hue Color Acuity – Excellent Score, TES (Total Error Score) = 4 (Superior Discrimination)
• Detail oriented and organized. Can manage data, timelines and tracking and follow through
• Strong communication skills, ability to be firm and flexible at the same time
• Ability to effectively communicate qualitative feedback
• Knowledge of Colorimeter
• Sensitive to appearance and color harmony
• Some experience and technical knowledge of different manufacturing processes for appearance parts

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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.