What to Expect
The Cell Quality Steering Technician is a frontline quality professional responsible for monitoring, responding to, and resolving high-priority quality incidents across production cells during shift operations. You’ll act as a key link between production, engineering, and quality teams, ensuring rapid containment, accurate documentation, and timely escalation. This role supports a smooth and controlled production by maintaining visibility into quality performance, driving quick fixes, and contributing to continuous improvement — all while building strong cross-functional relationships and operational independence.
What You'll Do
- Monitor real-time quality data and alerts across assigned production cells; respond promptly to high-priority incidents during shift operations
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Lead containment actions (e.g., hold, quarantine, suspect list creation) and ensure full documentation of root causes, corrective actions, and closure status
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Prepare and present quality gate performance reports during early shift meetings — highlighting trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
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Propose and implement simplifications to quality checks and processes to reduce unnecessary steps without compromising safety or quality
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Build and maintain independent operational knowledge across all cell manufacturing areas (e.g., assembly, testing, integration)
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Serve as a reliable point of contact during quality escalations — coordinating with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues quickly
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Support the development and maintenance of shift-level quality dashboards and tracking tools.
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Foster strong collaboration across teams by sharing insights, best practices, and feedback from the shop floor
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or technical certification in manufacturing, quality, or engineering is a strong plus
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2+ years of experience in a production, quality, or technical support role — preferably in automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing
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Strong understanding of quality processes (e.g., defect tracking, containment, documentation).
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Ability to work independently during shift operations and make sound decisions under pressure
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Good communication skills — clear, concise, and proactive in written and verbal updates
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Proficiency with basic office tools (Excel, Word) and familiarity with digital systems (ERP, QMS, MES, or similar)
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Willingness to work shifts (including early/rotating shifts) and support production ramp-up activities
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Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools (even basic dashboard use)
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Basic understanding of SQL or data querying (helpful for reporting)
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Exposure to problem-solving methods (e.g., 5 Whys, PDCA, Kaizen)
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Familiarity with automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, APQP) — not required but beneficial
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Willingness to work in a 3-shift rotation and to develop expertise across multiple shops
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Fluent in German and/or English
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
