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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality Systems Engineer, Cell Global Quality - **Company:** Tesla Motors - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18152069?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18152069%2FQuality-Systems-Engineer-Cell-Global-Quality-Texas-Austin ## About the Role * 2+ years of experience in manufacturing quality * Degree in a technical discipline and evidence of exceptional experience * Experience working with lithium-ion cells or high reliability products like medical device or aerospace is preferred * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convince stakeholders of the value of quality systems * Experience working with well-established quality standards. E.g., ISO, ASTM, IATF, VDA * Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions * Passion for systemic problem-solving using systems * Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities * Can demonstrate ability to perform deadlines and perform under high pressure * Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ## Description Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Tesla moves quickly, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works alongside engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between. We are seeking a highly motivated quality person to help drive improvements to the Tesla QMS (Quality Management System). Cell manufacturing requires orders of magnitude better quality than traditional manufacturing, the key to sustained success and scalability is a robust quality system. This person will work with the team to build off the world class system Tesla has in place and continuously drive improvements to the system. This person is seasoned in manufacturing quality for high reliability applications such as Li-ion cells, medical devices, or a similar field with several years' experience. What You'll Do * Drive implementation of QMS program across all global Tesla 4680 Cell Manufacturing factories * Define and propose business process performance metrics for all levels of the organization * Improve all elements of the quality management system and how they interface with one another * Build robust systems that drive accountability and ensure successful implementation of the quality management system * Lead quality management reviews and internal audit program, and drive compliance to industry standards * Monitor health of system and data quality, drive KPIs * Track QMS implementation and health status of elements. 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