What to Expect: Our mission is to accelerate the worlds transition to sustainable energy. The battery cell is at the heart of this mission. "Prototypes are easy - Production is hard" - We are looking for someone to help us solve hard problems as our team is scaling Tesla, in a brand-new factory to supply Europe and beyond We are looking for a Six Sigma Black Belt problem solving expert focusing on solving complex problems using statistical tools as part of the Cell Quality Team. Your skills will be needed to interpret, and derive actions from, the data produced in the mass manufacture of battery cells. You will also train or coach other Quality engineers in statistical problem-solving skills. This role will give you the challenge to solve problems at the cutting edge of battery cell manufacture and design and make a genuine contribution to the worlds transition to sustainable energy. What You’ll Do: Be the subject matter expert and lead for complex problem-solving projects using your Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt. Develop, deploy, and improve processes, methods, and tools to improve cell manufacturing. Coach Green Belt candidates and support Green Belt projects. Mentor and coach team members on Six Sigma principles, tools, and problem-solving techniques. Develop and execute data-driven problem-solving strategies, utilizing statistical tools, root cause analysis, and process capability studies. Leading and monitor multiple cross-function projects and programs to ensure that best practices are known and used. Lead initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, and defects aiming for the target of manufacturing the best battery cell in the world. Prepare and present regular reports to management, highlighting progress, achievements, and areas for improvement. What You’ll Bring: Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt with proven results solving complex problems. Knowledge and experience in operations from high volume manufacturing sector. Confident in carrying out trainings, moderation of workshops and influence the audience. Fundamental understanding and ability to apply the Quality Management core tools and other methods (8D, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP). Well versed with common workplace systems like Confluence, JIRA, MS Office. Fluent in English, German a bonus. Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred. 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. Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice. Apply at:
Six Sigma Black Belt Problem Solving Lead (m/w/d) (Qualitätssicherungstechniker/in)