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 Energy 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
Sustain compliancy and certification for quality management and required product standards. (ISO9001, NRTL, TUV, Intertek, UL, customer audits, etc.)
Lead a quality assurance team of technicians and supervisors to support production 24x7, 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 experience
5+ years of experience of Quality leadership in manufacturing and/or designing new products for high volume operations. Experience with electric grid infrastructure equipment manufacturing preferred
Proven track record to build and lead a strong team in a 24x7 manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, APQP and SixSigma tools and methodologies
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize in highly dynamic production environment
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Ability 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 circumstances
Dependable leader and professional problem solver that seek solutions rather than only pointing problems
Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills. Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
A successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellence in the required engineering skills while using outstanding interpersonal skills