Manager, Cell Manufacturing Quality

Battery Cells are the common denominator for every Tesla product. Our product requirements demand ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance, manufactured at volumes that are orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Tesla moves quickly, so being passionate and self-motivated to push your limits is critical. Our team works alongside engineering groups across various disciplines, requiring strong communication skills and a team-first mentality. You will work alongside seasoned industry experts, high aptitude recent graduates, and people from every stage in between.

We are seeking a highly motivated quality leader to help drive improvements to manufacturing processes and develop our understanding of cell product performance. This manager will partner with Design, Manufacturing, Test, and Production to lead a team of highly talented engineers & technicians in the development of validation plans and trials, creation of defect samples, and providing actionable data-driven paths to improve our program. The role involves managing the full life cycle of trials from a quality perspective, including hands-on shop floor work with production tools, data analysis & reporting, and change management. You will be expected to work cross-functionally to launch strategic level action plans to prioritize and mitigate product and process failures. This person is a seasoned people leader within manufacturing quality of high reliability applications such as Li-ion cells, semiconductors, medical devices, or a similar field with over a decade of experience.

• Own full-factory scope for quality development projects from "concept to completion" in dynamic manufacturing environments
• Support quality validations during new cell launches with the goal of implementing quality assurance and exceeding build quality targets
• Own the creation and deployment of Control Plans; provide support during cross-functional review / roll-out of PFMEAs
• Support definition of quality and process requirements as a part of Tesla's global operating standrds
• Partner with design and manufacturing engineering counterparts to translate design requirements into functional quality controls that can withstand the demands of high-volume production
• Support quality root cause investigations and resolutions as they relate to factory-controllable issues
• Analyze manufacturing processes and product specifications to determine best practices that meet or exceed Tesla's quality standards
• Support the overall team in building and implementing appropriate quality audit standards and procedures
• Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 10+ years' experience in manufacturing quality
• Experience working with lithium-ion cells or high reliability products like medical or
• aerospace is preferred
• Experience with validation plans/protocols - IQ/OQ/PQ, APQP
• Proven application of sampling methods and statistical analysis - AQL, Process Capability, SPC, etc.
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques for geometric, mechanical, and chemical characteristics
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across levels and functions
• Must possess a bias for action, with the ability to remain engaged, proactive, and positive in challenging circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for overall success
• Detail oriented, with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities

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