Process & Quality Engineer, Approvals

Tesla Motors, Inc.
84,000 - 126,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Sep 04, 2025
What to Expect As a vital member of the Business Process and Quality Engineering Team at Tesla, this role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and product quality through meticulous monitoring of key performance indicators and escalation channels. Responsibilities include identifying improvement opportunities, developing corrective action plans, and leading critical projects such as the transition to instant online applications for energy systems. Collaboration with internal teams, authorities having jurisdiction, and third-party web portals will be essential to drive impactful operational improvements, reduce costs, ensure high-quality products, and support customers in their journey toward energy independence. What You'll Do Define, track, and report on success criteria for assigned projects Develop standard processes, work instructions, and troubleshooting steps in Confluence Maintain PFMEAs to identify potential risks, establish control plans, and resolve high-risk issues Create flow charts to propose new processes and document existing ones to identify inefficiencies Manage projects for new product introductions and sustaining products while facilitating dialogue between internal teams and external regulatory agencies Enhance Tesla processes to maximize the benefits of instant online programs Collaborate with local jurisdictions to boost adoption and address non-compliant entities What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), or equivalent experience 3-5 years of project management or engineering experience in an operations environment Knowledge of energy system design requirements, approval processes, and installation practices Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies such as FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); SQL and analytical skills are a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills with a passion for innovation Ability and willingness to travel domestically (5-10%) 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) 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 Expected Compensation $84,000 - $126,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits 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.