Parts Quality Inspector

Tesla Motors, Inc.
United States, Texas, Kyle
Aug 21, 2026
What to Expect This position is an integral part of the Supply Chain Operations organization and will be responsible for managing incoming parts inspections, sorting, rework, material disposition, and oversight of all third party companies performing work on behalf of Tesla. The successful candidate will ensure all products and processes meet customer and company requirements. Candidate will be responsible for quality processes that ensure sort, rework, rejected material disposition and material returns are executed efficiently, and will be responsible for reporting on open rework/sort activity and working closely with the Quality and Supplier Industrialization Engineers to bring timely closure to all off-line process. Shift: 6:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday What You'll Do Work cosely with Production, Quality, Supplier Industrialization, Design and Suppliers to assure confirming material is delivered to the line and non-conforming material is properly dispositioned Monitor key performance metrics to drive reduction in open sorts/reworks as well as reduction in MRB inventory Maintain an audit program to assure standardized work and processes are followed Support the ongoing optimization of the processes with respect to both cost, efficiency, and timeliness Drive timely analysis and disposition of components and products Lead issue resolution in conjunction with the Quality Engineering groups for all shops in the Tesla Factory incl. root cause investigation & corrective action tracking What You'll Bring Experience working in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment Experience utilizing basic gauges, tools, equipment Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills Proficient knowledge in applying business system applications to manage, synthesize, and interpret data Ability to operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, TPS, etc. desired 5+ years' experience in a technology manufacturing environment