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Staff Quality Engineer, Optimus

Tesla Motors, Inc.
120,000 - 216,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Mar 09, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Staff Quality Engineer focusing on launch production of actuators for Optimus humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in quality engineering principles, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational efficiency and all assemblies meet design specifications. As a Staff Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and establishing the Quality Management Systems needed to meet critical KPI metrics. They will be expected to work closely with SIE and Design teams on supplier readiness. Your role in this demanding and fast-paced environment will contribute to the development of a groundbreaking product, aligning with our mission of achieving machine-to-build-machine capability. What You'll Do Lead Quality Engineering Team: Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams to contain, root cause, and resolve quality issues in the high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring alignment with Tesla's speed and quality objectives Create the Quality framework and requirements to ensure product excellence Establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements to determine component and assembly level readiness Able to steer productivity with SIE/suppliers to ensure effective countermeasures with minimal iterations Leads problem solving of unusual and technically ambiguous issues using first principles Ability to proactively discover and define problems independently Able totake actionand lead/drive peers and cross functional teams on resolving root causes with no support Mentorship & Training: Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the operations team Operational Support: Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues in real-time, minimizing production downtime and enhancing operational reliability What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering,etc.) or other technicaldisciplineor equivalent experience Experienced in QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA required Demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods such as fishbone diagrams, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc. Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques Industry Knowledge: Experience in high-volume manufacturing or automotive production environments is highly desirable Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines 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: 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 $120,000 - $216,000/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.