Supplier Quality Field Engineer Tesla Motors, Inc. 84000 - 174000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Sep 19, 2026

What to Expect

TheThe Supplier Quality Field Engineerworks withfieldReliability, Supplier Quality, Industrialization Engineersto identify and validate the impact ofissuesroot caused tosupplierdesign, manufacturing/process non-conformities affecting our Tesla fleet in North America and overseas markets. In collaboration withSupplyChainManagers,they willexecutecost recoveryprojectsbased onroot cause analysis as well assupplier agreements(technical factors), thiswhile collectingevidenceto serve as foundation for SupplierWarranty Liability Agreements. What You'll Do

Serve as the Key point of contact forWarrantySupplier chargebacks(end customerreplacements)for vehicles produced at the Fremont Factory

Monitor containmentscreated at the factory thatmay have includedescapesto the fieldfor the same issue prior to containment.

Collaborating on Service campaign documentation,defining suspect window population and assessing with Service teams the documentation required to make sure field replacements arecorrectly done (Technical Service Bulletin)

Collaboration on Field replacementsinvestigationbydetermining the suspectedimpact to Teslaonce Root cause and Corrective actions have been determined

Lead Service Campaign / Recall cost recovery for supplier caused issues

Provide support to Procurement (SCM, GSM) team on cost recovery negotiation What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience

5+ years of component or assembly plant experience supporting or similar in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Process, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering role Knowledge. Experience in avehiclemanufacturing organization is strongly preferred

Strong presentation skills-prepared, confident, and passionate, using clear and organized content with strong visuals to engage an audience.

Ability to communicate across cultures and geographic regions

Proven ability to operate under pressure with rigid time constraints

Can track and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours

Quality systems management and Quality Tools strong experience (8D, Fishbone, Control chart, Histogram, etc.)

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

Expected Compensation

$84,000 - $174,000/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.