Data Manager jobs in United States, Nevada, Sparks

• Ensure sufficient coverage of competent, trained staff to support all Quality and Production targets in all Gigafactory manufacturing operations and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
• Identify opportunities to qualify products and processes efficiently and effectively, constantly looking for improvements
• Own execution of the control plan – tracking results to make data driven decisions. Leading issue resolution (including root cause investigation) for all audit failures and non-conforming material; Ensure Quality Operations teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement and develop individual professional development for supervisory team
• Drive a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability. Motivate your team through recognition awards; Immerse yourself within the cross functional team of production/engineering/maintenance/safety/production control/NPI organizations to provide world class customer service
• Facilitate the improvement of Quality controls and audits to prevent escape of suspect material. Support projects to ensure robustness in the quality system and its controls by implementing effective controls for suspect materials (Physical and virtual material management). Provide effective equipment and tooling to improve quality timeline and disposition. Support the allocation of resources and space to complete quality inspections and disposition without escape of material
• Focus on the development of all team members by getting to know them and understand their skills and abilities; Utilize a skills matrix that you define to evaluate and address the areas that need refinement

• 3+ year experience managing teams of people in high-volume manufacturing setting. Preferred experience managing a mixture of individual contributors and people leaders
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or other Technical discipline, evidence of exceptional experience, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to support Quality problem identification, prioritization, and resolution
• Ability to work with and develop Quality performance metrics. Ability to develop motivation and drive from team members even on challenging situations. Ability to work well under extreme pressure while managing competing demands and deadlines
• Communicate clearly using excellent written, verbal, and strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail and must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in concepts such as SPC, process capability, PFMEA, Control Plan
• Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for launching new technologies. You’ll bring teams together with a shared focus on delivering innovative solutions while pushing the limits of design, manufacturing processes, and program schedules. You’ll coordinate collaboration across Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams, ensuring alignment with company priorities. By understanding each project’s opportunities, challenges, and dependencies, you’ll translate complex information into clear, concise communication that keeps every team member informed. Proactively identifying and removing roadblocks, you’ll help maximize team efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring successful program execution.

• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful manufacturing line launches across Tesla locations, collaborating with global teams to develop advanced automation equipment
• Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for manufacturing projects, covering process development, validation, line design, equipment fabrication, FAT, SAT, SOP, and shipping
• Coordinate build milestones with Manufacturing Engineering, Construction, Facilities, and Production teams
• Track and report equipment readiness, project status, blockers, and changes, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and senior leadership
• Monitor project costs, drive cost management improvements, and ensure projects stay within budget
• Provide technical leadership and project management expertise to solve key program challenges while motivating teams to complete critical tasks
• Drive collaboration across internal and cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliver results within time and resource constraints

• 3+ years of experience in a mix of engineering and project management
• Experience in technical program or project management, ideally with multiple delivered projects of medium to large sized capital equipment systems ($1M-$25M+)
• Proven experience coordinating between technical and non-technical team members effectively, and across multiple time zones
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, etc.)
• Experience leading a team in a complex construction, production, and/or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, preferred
• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability