Founded in 1870, Edscha has developed into the world’s largest supplier of hinge-systems. It is one of the leading European suppliers of driver controls (pedal boxes and parking brakes) and drives for fully automated opening and closing of rear lids and lift gates. Under the umbrella of Spanish automotive supplier Gestamp, Edscha services virtually every automaker with its products and know-how from 23 world locations with some 6,300 employees.
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with solid experience supporting Tesla customer requirements and quality expectations. This role requires strong leadership in customer quality management, launch activities, failure analysis, quality system compliance, and technical project coordination within a fast-paced automotive environment.
The idóneo candidate has extensive knowledge of Tesla customer requirements, Core Tools, PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949, problem-solving methodologies, and experience managing customer concerns, quality metrics, and corrective actions across manufacturing and assembly operations.
Responsibilities: Tesla Customer Quality Management – Serve as the primary quality contact for Tesla, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, KPI performance, customer scorecards, product approvals, and quality issue resolution.
APQP & PPAP Leadership – Lead quality planning activities, coordinate PPAP submissions, engineering changes, revalidations, and launch readiness reviews according to Tesla requirements.
Customer Complaints & 8D Management – Lead containment actions, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and timely responses to customer concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Quality Systems & Audits – Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements,



Layered Process Audits (LPA), process audits, and internal quality standards.
Production Quality Management – Monitor manufacturing processes, dimensional validations, SPC, scrap reduction initiatives, process capability improvements, and continuous improvement projects.
Cross-Functional Coordination – Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to ensure customer quality objectives are achieved.
Customer Portal & Documentation Management – Manage quality documentation, action plans, customer reports, and submissions through Tesla customer systems and communication channels.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in automotive quality engineering.
Proven experience supporting Tesla as a direct customer.
Strong knowledge of Tesla Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
Advanced knowledge of Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA).
Strong understanding of IATF 16949, customer audits, and quality system requirements.
Experience leading 8D investigations, containment activities, and customer issue resolution.
Experience in metal stamping, welding, assembly, or metal-mechanic manufacturing processes.
Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and project management skills.
Qualifications: Experience supporting Tesla launches and production programs.
Knowledge of high-volume automotive manufacturing environments.
Certified Internal Auditor (IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 preferred).
Experience managing quality KPIs such as PPM, customer scorecards, warranty claims, and supplier quality performance.

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📌 Senior Quality Engineer – Tesla (Ejido del Centro)
🏢 Edscha
📍 Ejido del Centro