--- title: "Tesla Is Diving Deeper Into Automated Quality Control To Fix Ongoing Build Problems" description: "Tesla is looking to improve its quality control measures by using automated robots to check for pre-delivery vehicle issues at the factory." date: "2023-01-23" modified: "2023-01-23" authors: - name: "Rob Stumpf" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/rob-stumpf" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-is-diving-deeper-into-automated-quality-control-to-fix-ongoing-build-problems" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Tesla News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "model 3" - "model s" - "model x" - "Model Y" - "Tesla" --- # Tesla Is Diving Deeper Into Automated Quality Control To Fix Ongoing Build Problems ![Tesla gigafactory quality]() *\via Tesla\* Tesla hasn't exactly had a glowing reputation regarding quality control. Whether [missing suspension bolts](), panel gaps, [glass roofs flying off](), or [crucial components cobbled together with fake wood](), there seems to be a stigma that the company can't quite shake. It seems like these items should be something that an automaker has addressed after nearly 15 years of building cars, right? Well, better late than never, apparently. [Tesla]() is working to implement new automated quality control measures to address its ongoing quality issues. ![Tesla gigafactory quality]() *via Tesla* Tesla has previously listed an open position on its employment site for a "[Quality Inspection Engineer]()." The job description states that the candidate would be part of Tesla's *Vision Automation team*. Specifically, the position will "contribute to Tesla’s in-house efforts to purpose-build automated inspection systems." The job description hints that Tesla already has some of these automated inspection systems in its arsenal, though the effectiveness of these systems may have room for improvement—something the candidate is responsible for finding and contributing to. In addition to the job posting, *[Teslarati]()* recently uncovered a permit application filed by Tesla to install an “Automatic Inspection System" at its facility in Fremont, California. The permit states that it is for the “\[i\]nstallation of power and structural anchorage to support two new robots required to automate fascia inspection.” This isn't the first time that Tesla has dabbled in automation. After all, the company *has* [set out to solve its flavor of full self-driving](). This extends to the factory floor, where Tesla has previously heavily relied on robots to build its cars. CEO Elon Musk said in 2018 that this reliance on robots and automation was "excessive" and a "mistake," even going as far as to call humans "underrated" in the automobile building process. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/984882630947753984 Whether robots will fix Tesla's ongoing quality control problems may take some time. For now, [several]() [pre-delivery]() [checklists]() [exist]() for customers who plan to assess whether their would-be vehicle has been properly QC-checked at the factory. Ideally, the problems outlined in these checklists would be resolved before the vehicle made its way to the consumer. That may one day happen using Tesla's improved automated quality control assessment tech. *Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: rob@thedrive.com* ## Author After putting down the camera and leaving the tuner car scene behind, Rob has been covering the automotive world since early 2017. Rob’s blend of technology and automotive backgrounds coupled with his industry insight give a unique perspective of what the future of mobility holds. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [Twitter]()