Sr. Manager, Cell QA Engineering

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a Quality Manager for Cell Engineering to lead the quality assurance team towards ensuring products meet the highest standards of product quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering and management
• Experienced in ISO 9001, ISO/TS or IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP or similar
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applying structured problem-solving tools
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing with a track record for achieving consistent quality over a large number of tools
• Strong management skills with a track record for building successful teams in the quality space
• Experience transitioning products from prototype to production, and introducing new equipment and processes into a production environment
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills with knowledge of data analysis languages

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of quality engineers and technicians
• Work collaboratively with various cross-functional teams to ensure production lines are designed and operated for high quality and performance cells
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
• Lead identification, root cause analysis, and resolution of manufacturing quality issues
• Track quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement activities
• Lead FMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturing issues are identified and risks are mitigated
• Collaborate to initiate and implement product, process, equipment, and other changes for improvement
• Drive cross-functional projects to determine new product specifications and tolerances
• Develop product/process control plans, inspection standards, testing plans, and manufacturing validation plans
• Manage non-conforming cell process flows and evaluate risk of suspect materials

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.