Associate Quality Engineer, Body - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Overview

Tesla is pioneering the rapid transition to sustainable energy by accelerating vehicle production efforts at the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. We uphold the highest safety and quality benchmarks and strive to manufacture flawlessly engineered products requiring minimal or no service. We invite a skilled Quality Engineer to join our Bodyshop team and play a crucial role in this mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support technical problem-solving activities using structured methods such as A3, 8D, and Six Sigma.
• Execute containment actions, perform root cause investigations (applying 5-Why and Ishikawa tools), and implement corrective and preventive measures accordingly.
• Analyze production data and process parameters to identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Monitor Quality team KPIs and drive initiatives to meet objectives.
• Manage special projects focused on joining technologies and dimensional stability within the Bodyshop Quality Engineering scope.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Operations, Production, Maintenance, Process, and Control units within General Assembly.
• Develop comprehensive insight into the role and impact of Quality Engineering at Tesla.
• Acquire understanding of Tesla’s operational, technological, and production processes.
• Establish proactive prevention processes for early problem detection and resolution.

Candidate Profile

• Proficiency in English; German language skills are highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering disciplines related to Mechanics, Electronics, or Chemistry, especially quality, process, production, or industrial engineering.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in the automotive sector at a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills coupled with solid engineering knowledge.
• Familiarity with core Quality methodologies including A3, 8D, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP, and standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Experience with GD&T, dimensional report analysis, and product validation.
• Hands-on knowledge of quality validation and process release for hot and cold joining processes such as spot welding, laser welding, laser brazing, riveting, and gluing.
• Competence in using Catia V5 software.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset to address critical challenges.
• Adaptability to a fast-changing and dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience utilizing AI tools in project development is a plus.
• A commitment to advancing sustainability by adhering to Tesla’s Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security policies and EMAS compliance, fostering ongoing environmental improvements.

Additional Information

This position is based onsite at the Gigafactory in Grünheide, Brandenburg, Germany, and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive manufacturing projects with a sustainability focus.