What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Supervisor, Cathode position at Tesla?
We are looking for a highly energetic and motivated Quality Control Supervisor to lead a team of Lab Technicians at Tesla’s newly built Cathode production facility in Gigafactory Texas, Austin. In this role, you will oversee laboratory operations including organization of daily work, equipment calibration and troubleshooting, analytical testing prioritization and data reporting. You will exercise your exceptional people skills to assign tasks, schedule training and monitor work progress. Your proven record of driving improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment will enable you to set the tone for the rest of the team. In addition, your strong interpersonal skills will allow you to do collaboration with cross functional teams to efficiently solve complex analytical challenges. Your presence will bring more structure to the team and bring the best performance out of each of your lab members.
What You'll Do
- Assign responsibilities to manage testing
- Provide coaching and training to technicians on lab safety and operations
- Escalate quality issues to management and quality engineering team
- Lead 5S and efficiency improvement initiatives in the lab
- Communicate with Quality engineers and Tesla Prototyping lab for test methods development and handover
- Provide regular reports & updates to quality team and management
- Coordinate with production, site maintenance, equipment, and chemical vendors for smooth lab operations
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or in a relevant scientific field or equivalent experience
- 4 - 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Quality Control environment with ability to wear PPE including PAPR
- 3 years of leadership experience with a team of 10 or more employees.
- Knowledgeable in quality related specifications and MS office
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025 or IATF 16949 a plus
- Preferred to have knowledge on LIMS, six-sigma, RCA, TQM, or equivalent
Compensation and 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)
- 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.
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.
