The Quality Engineering Manager, Solar is a founding leader in our new, greenfield Solar Manufacturing group. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for an experienced manufacturing quality executive who thrives on building organizations and systems from the ground up. Build and scale a world-class quality organization, establishing QMS, driving yield improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing a data-driven quality culture. Own product quality from R&D through mass production, partnering with engineering, supply chain, and operations to deliver industry-leading cell efficiency, reliability, and cost.
- Build and lead a data-driven quality engineering team (managers, engineers, technicians, inspectors)
- Mentor and develop talent; establish training programs for quality tools
- Support 24/7 operations with cross-shift quality coverage
- Define quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting dashboards for manufacturing processes
- Lead internal and external audits; manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone) for major quality events
- Deploy Statistical Process Control (SPC) across critical parameters
- Establish process capability studies (Cp, Cpk) and drive continuous improvement
- Establish characterization and reliability testing programs
- Develop supplier quality requirements and qualification protocols (PPAP/First Article)
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality leadership in high-volume, high-speed production - solar or semiconductor industries highly preferred
- Proven track record building and leading a strong team in a 24x7 manufacturing environment -greenfield start up experience highly preferred
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma (Black Belt), ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) strongly preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, APQP and Six Sigma tools and methodologies
- Track record of managing new product and material introductions in a high-complexity manufacturing environment
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; manages competing priorities, hits deadlines, and follows through without losing composure
- Detail-oriented, data-driven decision-maker who leverages metrics, root-cause analysis, and structured problem-solving to drive outcomes
- Clear, direct communicator - equally effective on the shop floor and in front of senior leadership; fluent in multi-cultural, multi-functional team environments
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