Materials Quality Assurance Inspector

Materials QA InspectorThe Materials QA Inspector supports the Materials Management team by ensuring materials and prefabricated equipment meet design, purchase orders, codes, regulations, and Tesla standards. This role focuses on receiving inspection, certification and turnover documentation validation, cleanliness verification (e.g., pump/equipment), preservation oversight, controlled issue to execution teams, and maintenance of a materials certification receiving inspections of piping materials and prefabricated equipment (pipe, fittings, valves, tanks, pressure vessels, skids, pumps, and related items) against POs, packing lists, drawings, specs, and approved submittals; verify quantity, marking, condition, identification, and shipping damage upon receiptReview and validate MTRs, certificates, heat traceability, PMI results, valve certs, and supplier QC records for accuracy and completeness before acceptance into inventoryValidate turnover documentation packages upon receipt (as-builts, data books, NDE/test records, MDR/nameplate data, O&M manuals); identify missing, incomplete, or nonconforming documents and hold release until resolvedVerify internal cleanliness and preservation (scoping, nozzles/open ends, shipping blanks, desiccants, FOD/moisture); confirm that cleanliness acceptance criteria are met; document findings with photos and inspection recordsAssist material management team with issuance of materials and equipment to execution teams, ensuring correct identification, certifications, and turnover documentation accompany each release; maintain issue traceability logsOversee storage and preservation (segregation, end caps/nozzle covers, desiccants, coating protection, contamination control) and manage hold/quarantine/release of nonconforming itemsMaintain the materials certification and equipment documentation database; support nonconformance audits and continuous improvement initiatives with clear records and recommended corrective actionsRequirementsCertified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent materials/mechanical QA certificationMinimum of 8 years' experience as a quality inspector on large-scale industrial projects, including 3+ years in materials receipt, material control, equipment receipt, or owner/client QAAbility to interpret POs, MTRs, piping/equipment specs, ASME/API data, and turnover packages; strong communication with warehouse, procurement, vendors, and field teamsWorking knowledge of quality assurance program requirements and key construction codes (e.g., ASME, ASTM, API); proficiency with inspection tools and methods (e.g., digital calipers, micrometers, PMI familiarity, cleanliness inspection methods, tag/nameplate verification); familiarity with NDE documentation (RT, UT, MT, PT) Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate, analyze, and help resolve complex quality issues and report QA findings with recommended corrective actions for nonconformancesPossesses a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles and the ability to apply them throughout all phases of the projectAbility to perform effectively within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and project/turnover goalsCompensation & BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program