Job Category
Manufacturing
Location
Buffalo, New York
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
Tesla Gigafactory New York is looking for an experienced Quality Leader for our Energy Business. In this role you will build a world class quality team and process to enable Tesla to deliver safe and reliable stationary energy storage solutions to drive the mission to accelerate the worlds transition towards sustainable energy. This is a dynamic position where you work in partnership with Quality Engineering and Production, to assure products and processes to be built right first time, and continuously improve them to meet Customer expectations and profitability goals.
The Manager provides hands-on support, leadership, and direction to their direct reports, and takes pride in their hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a track record of significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.
What Youll Do
- Lead Engineers, Engineering Technicians, and Technicians to support production lines in Gigafactory New York Site
- Manage all laboratories and its assets to ensure 27×7 support with trusted test results. Manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests for labs and quality assurance equipment used in production, Reliability Testing, Failure Analysis, and Metrology
- Anticipate, comprehend, and implement laboratory operational requirements to support analysis for and production in 24×7 manufacturing environment including: Lab facilities and environmental monitoring and control, Lab safety and adherence to any state, national or international requirements
- Develop and Lead Reliability program to support production lines, laboratories, and failure analysis
- Lead a Quality Assurance team of Labs and Operations Technicians and Supervisors to support production 24×7, implementing consistent standard work and training
- Establish and meet clear quality metrics and objectives for quality assurance activities in Energy business
- Develop standard work, training, performance metrics and development plan for quality operations and Labs teams to ensure that all products meet specifications and quality issues are prevented or addressed immediately
- Drive professional problem solving and nurture a data driven team with advanced statistical, analysis and visualization skills
- Support a 24×7 global business with the needed sense of urgency to protect Tesla customers and business, while enabling employee engagement, career growth, work-life balance, commitment, and a fun place to work
- Develop and motivate a high performing team of exceptional Engineers, Supervisors and Technicians
What Youll Bring
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
- Six Sigma, CQE-ASQ or equivalent certifications are preferred
- 5+years of experience in product development, quality system or program quality
- 3+years of experience of Quality leadership in laboratory, manufacturing and/or designing new products for high volume operations. Experience with Solar or Electronics preferred.
- Proven track record to build and lead a strong team in a 24×7 manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in teambuilding, leadership development, training, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, and Six Sigma tools and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize in highly dynamic production environment
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
Expected Compensation
- Supervisor QA Engineering – $81,600 – $122,400/annual salary
- Associate Mgr QA Engineering – $98,600 – $147,900/annual salary
, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.