Quality Technician, Model Y, Paint

What To ExpectThe Paint Quality Technician will ensure that all material, both in-process and incoming, meets Tesla’s quality requirements and specifications. This person will be responsible for identifying paint quality issues within the manufacturing environment, leading investigations, root cause analysis, collecting relevant process and product data, and managing non-conforming material. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams including production and engineering to escalate and maintain rapid response to quality issues with supporting and pertinent data and drive continuous improvements to the production process.What You'll DoPerform various inspections, quality process audits and testing to evaluate product and process performance and disposition of non- conforming materialDrive root cause investigations for warranty, in-process and incoming quality issues, corrective actions implementation, and follow- up on countermeasure robustnessWork with engineering teams to validate new product or vehicle designs, equipment, and processesDevelop quality inspections methods, criteria, instructions for quality containments and quality action noticesAnalyze production data to identify potential non-conforming or at-risk materialDevelop best practices and use lessons learned for future problem solving and decision makingWork with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and production goalsWhat You'll BringExperience in Paint and familiar with paint defects and various repair techniquesWorking knowledge of color harmony and familiarity with inspection techniques including Color, Orange-Peel, Mottling, adhesion, Film Build, surface energy, oven cure, booth balance etc.Experience with automotive paint materials and paint layering systemsExperience with quality and process control in a high-volume manufacturing environmentHighly skilled in problem solving and root cause analysis techniquesCreate and manage production change approvals and/or deviationsStrong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in Microsoft 365 including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPointEssential Physical DemandsAbility to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelinesBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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