Cell Quality Operations Manager

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What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a Cell Quality Operations Manager to lead a large team of technicians and engineers 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 engineering and operations experience to coordinate inspections, testing, and validation of our products and processes.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate with engineering teams to define and execute quality controls 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 incoming quality laboratory tools and equipment, including CMMs, vision inspection tools, and other high-precision measurement equipment
• Develop and continually improve in-process and offline measurement and test methods to quantify product quality and process performance
• Develop, coordinate, and execute OCAP procedures
• Onboard, mentor, and develop a large team of supervisors, engineers, and associate managers
• Define and drive KPIs and objectives and communicate along with key issues to executive leadership

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, chemical engineering (or similar) or equivalent working experience
• 10+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, within Quality, Process, or Production operations
• Proven ability to build and lead a strong team in a 24×7 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 a meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all business levels and functions

Compensation 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 benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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