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Design Quality Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
92,720 - 206,520 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Oct 21, 2025
What to Expect In this role you will be responsible for upholding the fundamentals of Design Quality as the voice of the customer and for governing the definition of Design Intent through managing the process of approving appearance parts for color, harmony, and appearance quality. The Design Quality Team interfaces with the Design and Styling Team to illustrate design intent while collaborating with the Engineering Teams to ensure that quality is built into the part design. You will work with Tesla Supplier Industrialization (SIE) to manage the supply base for timing, documentation (AARs), and color and appearance harmony reviews as the champion of Tesla's design intent. You will lead a team that interfaces with General Assembly Quality Engineers and Production Control to ensure standardization and quality are upheld throughout production. You will facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned while prioritizing work in partnership with executives, operational leaders, engineers, associates, and other key stakeholders. This role is based Fremont, California, and travel is involved to supplier locations throughout the world. What You'll Do Coordinate with the Design Studio / Color, Materials and Finishing Team on design intent for production. Assist with mastering for production: sign-off of new masters once master standard is approved, match to master development as needed Interface with Engineering on DFM reviews and define appearance quality expectations Define appearance boundaries and outline quality improvement initiatives for manufacturing and production teams Interpret customer's perception of quality through all senses, conveying objective feedback of appearance, haptics, sound, and fit Share institutional knowledge, verbalize design intent, and promote quality objectives throughout the organization Coordinate visual reviews for all appearance parts at various stages including vehicle harmony Manage Design Quality data (AAR) in supplier portal Lead communications with texture suppliers for grained parts, defining grain maps, direction, reductions for draft angles, and zero parting line Oversee supply base timing for pre-grain, post-grain, andoverall appearance of appearance parts Attend tool trials for appearance parts of plastic injection molding, casting, wrapping, filming, etc. What You'll Bring Ishihara Color Blindness - Pass, 100% with no indication of color deficiency to red and green Farnsworth/Munsell 100 Hue Color Acuity - Excellent Score, TES (Total Error Score) = 4 (Superior Discrimination) Detail oriented and organized. Can manage data, timelines and tracking and follow through Strong communication skills, ability to be firm and flexible at the same time Ability to effectively communicate qualitative feedback Knowledge of Colorimeter Sensitive to appearance and color harmony Some experience and technical knowledge of different manufacturing processes for appearance parts 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 $92,720 - $206,520/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.