What to Expect Tesla's Quality Semi Engineering team is looking for a manager to provide Operational & Technical Leadership for quality engineers for our Powertrain production lines. In this role, you will build a world class quality team and process to enable Tesla to deliver safe and reliable powertrain vehicle components to drive the mission to accelerate the world's transition towards sustainable energy. This is a dynamic position where you work across several engineering groups, supply chain, production, commissioning, and service teams to proactively develop products and processes to be built right first time, and continuously improve them to meet customer expectations and profitability goals.
What You'll Do
- Lead quality engineers to support production lines for site and build a network across factories to leverage good practices and continuous improvement
- Lead of quality improvement initiatives across suppliers, design, manufacturing, service and field quality
- Own Product Quality during its entire lifecycle, by implementing and sustaining Advanced Product Quality Planning practices, driving continuous improvement in field quality, production yield and supply chain of fabricated and purchased components
- Establish and meet clear quality metrics and objectives for site and vehicle business
- Drive professional problem solving to root cause and correct failures in production and the field
- Master and nurture a data driven team with advanced statistical, analysis and visualization skills
- Support a 24x7 global business with the needed sense of urgency to protect Tesla customers and business, while enabling work-life balance, commitment, and fun at work
- Develop and motivate a high performing team of exceptional engineers, supervisors and technicians to be proud to take place in Tesla's mission to transition the world towards sustainable energy
- Lead a quality assurance team of technicians, supervisors and engineers to support production needs, implementing consistent standard work and training, to ensure that all products meet specifications and quality issues are prevented or addressed immediately
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience5+ years of experience of Quality leadership in manufacturing and / or designing new products for high volume operations8+ years Automotive manufacturing experienceProven track record to build and lead a strong team in a 24x7 manufacturing environmentDemonstrated knowledge of and experience in Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, APQP and SixSigma tools and methodologiesDemonstrated ability to organize and prioritize in highly dynamic production environmentAble to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlinesAbility to resolve quality issues with urgency on a 24x7 production environment, which require flexibility when the need arises. Remain engaged, proactive, and positive in tough circumstancesCompensation and Benefits Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire :
Aetna PPO and HSA plans >2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program