Quality Specialist

at Tesla Inc. in Lockport, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Quality Specialist Job Category Supply Chain
Location Lockport, Illinois
Req. ID 212385
Job Type Full-time

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What to Expect
Tesla Motors seeks a motivated, experienced, knowledgeable Quality Specialist to work in the Parts Distribution Center. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environment, preferably involving work with medium to high-volume products. The Quality Specialist will work with prominent stakeholders, both strategic and tactical, as well as all aspects of the distribution center operation, to support a robust quality organization while understanding operational bottlenecks and system capabilities/needs. This individual must be a problem-solver, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continual improvement.What You'll Do

Comprehend and contribute to quality trends based on established metrics, process controls, and audits conducted within the distribution center

Analyze and interpret data independently while providing root cause analysis, identifying and implementing short/long term countermeasures through Zoho data collection

Manage nonconforming material through the MRB process to ensure that nonconforming material is identified, appropriately dispositioned, tracked, and reported

Provide data input and output reports to assist in quality improvement activities

Collaborate with engineering teams to support investigation, containment and execution for strategic quality issues

Champion all things quality and uphold/expect compliance to rigorous standards and process controls

Take part in ongoing optimization of the operation with respect to both cost, process, material and information flows What You'll Bring

Demonstrated leadership skills with Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, TQM, etc

Quality systems experience in high-volume manufacturing/distribution

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (part sorting, material moving, etc) and operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, etc.)

Effective communication of issues and defects to management

Composure in critical situations and dynamic, fast-paced environments

Strong detail-oriented, organizational, and data interpretation skills

Proficiency with technology tools, including personal computing hardware and standard software.
Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
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

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