Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2025)
Description For Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2025)
Tesla is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern for their Manufacturing team for Winter/Spring 2025. This internship, based in Austin, Texas, is part of Tesla's year-round program aimed at recognizing emerging talent. The role involves working with the Quality Engineering Team to support the production of high-quality products through continual improvement of process and product quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring manufacturing processes and creating/monitoring quality data systems
- Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementing best practices
- Performing design engineering analysis and reviewing engineering documentation
- Conducting root cause analysis and containing defective products
- Implementing Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing processes
- Working cross-functionally to achieve quality standards
- Ensuring standards and specifications through various quality control methods
The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with prior internship experience in a manufacturing setting preferred. Strong problem-solving skills, a quality & customer-focused mindset, and the drive for continual improvement are essential.
This full-time, on-site internship offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), stock purchase plans, and various other perks. Tesla is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, and accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Join Tesla in their mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy while gaining valuable experience in quality engineering and manufacturing.
Responsibilities For Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2025)
- Monitoring manufacturing processes and creating/monitoring quality data systems
- Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementing best practices
- Performing design engineering analysis and reviewing engineering documentation
- Capture and document root cause analysis
- Contain defective products through ownership of problem definition, Root Cause Analysis, leading dispositions, and resolution effectiveness tracking
- Reviews, develops, and implements revised/new processes using Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing
- Working cross functionally with various teams to achieve quality standards
- Detect non-conformances through use and standardization of SPC systems, and Change Control management
- Ensure standards and specification by championing product/process Control Plans, Inspection Standards, quality and testing plans and instructions, Visual Work Instructions, and Technical Specifications
- Prevent failed customer satisfaction and durability by coordinating Failure Mode Effects Analysis, product design specifications and tolerances reviews, past problem history, and supplier development
Requirements For Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2025)
- Currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or other related field
- Prior internship experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
- Evidence of bringing assignments to a successful completion
- Strong verbal / written communication and computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to multi task effectively within a team environment in managing priorities
Benefits For Internship, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (Winter/Spring 2025)
- Medical insurance (Aetna PPO and HSA plans)
- Dental insurance (including orthodontic coverage)
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time after 90 days of employment
- Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare
- Parenting support resources
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
