Metrology Supervisor, Powertrain

What to Expect

The Metrology Supervisor at the Gigafactory Nevada will work as a member of the Metrology group in the Quality organization. They will supervise all operations inside the Metrology Lab, which runs 24/7 on all four shifts. There will be a lead on day shifts who will help with managing the operations and ensuring that all machines are running well. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Tesla cross-functional teams. The Metrology Supervisor role will also need strong knowledge of applied Metrology as well as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) to be able to answer team questions or support other cross-functional teams. Work will require participation in cross-functional teams and supplier meetings.

What You'll Do

• Support development of each Metrology Technician’s expertise through training sessions, external technical training, and providing direction on structured projects, including organizing and leading weekly update meetings
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
• Support and lead the implementation of Metrology standards and best practices in all aspects of Dimensional inspection both inside and outside the Metrology Lab
• Ensure all Metrology equipment is operating efficiently 24/7, with proper tools and time for the team to complete work; coordinate calibration activities to ensure all test and measurement equipment is calibrated prior to use
• Work closely with Dimensional and Quality Engineers on continuous improvement activities, problem-solving, and improving overall product quality, including ensuring proper CMM and PCMM programs
• Conduct Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews with Quality Engineers and Incoming Quality Teams to confirm all Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and in-process checks measure the correct features
• Support Leads and Dimensional Engineers in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) while ensuring best practices are followed during CMM and PCMM operations, and present clear, concise updates to executive-level stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in Manufacturing or Quality environments, with good knowledge of Dimensional Metrology and strong understanding of GD&T
• Flexible availability, willing to support the team 24/7 in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams in a professional, organized manner
• Proven ability to operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software (Microsoft Office Suite, mainly Outlook and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, support team members’ growth, and maintain operational efficiency in a 24/7 lab setting
• Experience collaborating with engineers and technicians on continuous improvement, equipment calibration, and implementation of best practices in metrology operations

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.

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