Angelica Little
Fairfield
Summary
Driven and hands-on professional with extensive experience in Quality Assurance, Production Operations, and Process Support at Tesla. Skilled at identifying and resolving defects, documenting findings, and working directly with Process Engineers, Quality Teams, and IQT to implement effective corrective actions. Committed to delivering products that meet Tesla's world-class standards. Adept in problem-solving, training, and improving operational efficiency in fast-paced environments. Recognized for consistently going above and beyond to support team goals and drive continuous improvement on the line.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate - Model S/X and Model 3/Y Seat Assembly
Tesla Motors
Fremont
02.2021 - Current
- Worked on the Goose Project for first-row Model 3 seats, building, packaging, and preparing seats for international shipment to China with high attention to accuracy.
- Supported Process Engineering by identifying process inefficiencies and assisting with rework strategies and validations.
- Helped implement changes to improve ergonomics, material flow, and tooling reliability based on technician and engineer feedback.
- Frequently selected to support trial builds and process validations due to strong understanding of seat construction and defect trends.
- Provided ongoing support during pilot and launch builds, ensuring quick resolution of any process-related issues.
- Assisted in documenting build steps, quality standards, and test procedures to support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Trusted by leads and engineers to provide feedback on new processes and standard work instructions (SWIs).
- Knowledgeable in the ASRS shipping system for seats.
Quality Inspector - Model S/X Seat Assembly
Tesla Motors
Fremont
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted full seat inspections at final assembly and IQT installation points, ensuring compliance with Tesla's strict quality standards.
- Routinely collaborated with Quality Engineering and IQT to escalate new or trending issues and support timely resolution.
- Identified root causes of recurring defects, contributed to containment and corrective action plans, and tracked nonconformance trends.
- Participated in MRB investigations and worked with cross-functional teams to disposition and document suspect parts.
- Provided hands-on training to new Quality Inspectors, particularly for the monopost Model X line, to ensure team-wide consistency.
- Created detailed defect reports and visual documentation to support Quality Engineering and process audits.
- Took initiative to develop visual aids and checklists for inspection criteria, improving consistency and reducing oversight errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Plumas High School
Oroville, CASkills
- Quality Assurance & Visual Inspection
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- MRB Process Knowledge
- Production Support & Rework Collaboration
- 5S and Manufacturing Operating System (MOS)
- High-Level Attention to Detail
- Strong Technical Communication Skills
- Effective in Fast-Paced Environments
- Skilled in Using Precision Measurement Tools (feeler gauges, taper gauges, metric rulers)
- Defect Documentation & Data Tracking
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Quality, Process, Engineering, IQT)
- Team Training & Support
References
- Ronald Abutin, Quality Engineering Technician - Model S/X Seat Assembly, rabutin@tesla.com, (408) 806-6712, 901 Page Ave, Fremont, CA, 94538
- Jed Ramos, Lead Production Associate- Model 3/Y Seat Assembly, jedramos@tesla.com, 901 Page Ave, Fremont, CA, 94538
Timeline
Production Associate - Model S/X and Model 3/Y Seat Assembly
Tesla Motors
02.2021 - Current
Quality Inspector - Model S/X Seat Assembly
Tesla Motors
02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Las Plumas High School