Cell Quality Operations Manager

Tesla is looking for a Cell Quality Operations Manager to lead a large team of technicians and supervisors with a mission to ensure incoming and in-process quality for cell production in our Texas factory. The Manager will oversee all day-to-day quality operations to support manufacturing activities and execute our quality control plans. They will utilize their quality operations experience to coordinate inspections, testing, and validation of our products and processes.

• Coordinate with engineering teams to define and execute quality control plans across all cell manufacturing operations
• Coordinate product and process inspections, validations, and audits throughout the factory
• Manage incoming quality validations and coordinate with supply chain teams and suppliers to continually improve incoming material quality
• Manage quality laboratory tools and equipment, including CMMs, vision inspection tools, CT scanners, and other high-precision measurement equipment
• Work with quality engineering and production teams to resolve ongoing or systemic quality operations issues
• Develop, coordinate, and execute OCAP procedures
• Onboard, mentor, and develop a large team of technicians, supervisors, and associate managers
• Define and drive KPIs and objectives and communicate along with key issues to executive leadership
• 7+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, within Quality, Process, or Production operations
• 5+ years of leadership experience including leading other leaders (supervisors or other managers)
• Proven ability to build and lead a strong team in a 24x7 manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of key quality engineering principles
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize in highly dynamic production environment
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstances
• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all business levels and functions
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Benefits

Along 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 deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program