Trung Tran
Hayward,CA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Engineer specializing in root cause identification, quality improvement plans, and team collaboration. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, enhancing manufacturing processes and safeguarding production quality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
MY BIW Quality Engineer
Tesla
Fremont, CA
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Led root cause investigations for assembly and manufacturing defects using 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, and production data to identify failure mechanisms
- Partnered daily with Production, Manufacturing, Process, and Design Engineering teams to investigate quality concerns and implement effective solutions with minimal impact on production
- The most recent example was: Front-Underbody (FUB) winking holes caused missing (Front-End-Module) FEM bracket shots, I worked with Production for rework at the Final line, at the same time, I solved the root causes at FUB line with Dimensional Engineer. Together, we stopped any defects outflows to the General Assembly
- Safeguarded production operations by identifying supplier quality issues, initiating SCARs, and collaborating with suppliers to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
MSX BIW Quality Engineer
Tesla
Fremont, CA
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Solved complex cross-functional engineering problems involving water leaks, body fit and flush, and door closing performance to maintain production quality and schedule.
- Contributed to the successful production launch and completion of the final Model S and X Signature Edition by resolving critical build issues.
- Managed all Body-in-White (BIW) quality activities, including defect investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration.
MSX Quality Engineer Technician
Tesla
Fremont, CA
05.2020 - 12.2025
- Build technical expertise by leading and supporting cross-functional projects, engaging stakeholders to resolve complex manufacturing issues, and driving root cause investigations to improve quality and production performance.
- Addressed diverse engineering challenges, building extensive hands-on expertise and a deep understanding of quality, manufacturing, and production systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2019
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2029
Skills
- Control plan development
- Quality processes
- Non-conforming material reports
- Quality improvement plans
- Quality risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Root cause identification
- Failure modes and effects analysis
- Multitasking and organization
- Waste reduction
- Team collaboration
- Six sigma methodologies
Accomplishments
- Achievement of employee of the year 2022 and 2023
- Team player award of year 2024
- Mastered data analysis techniques and applied AI technologies to streamline processes, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making
- Drove quality improvements that elevated Model S and X to their highest manufacturing quality standards
Certification
Kuka and FUCA robot
Ultra sonic (UT) for welding quality
Metal surface defects inspection
Service and End-of-line (EOL) repair
X-ray conversion coating
Casting quality
Fastener quality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
MY BIW Quality Engineer
Tesla
03.2026 - 07.2026
MSX BIW Quality Engineer
Tesla
01.2026 - 03.2026
MSX Quality Engineer Technician
Tesla
05.2020 - 12.2025
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
California State University, Long Beach