Quality Engineering Manager, Solar

What to Expect

The Quality Engineering Manager, Solar is a founding leader in our new, greenfield Solar Manufacturing group. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for an experienced manufacturing quality executive who thrives on building organizations and systems from the ground up. Build and scale a world-class quality organization, establishing QMS, driving yield improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing a data-driven quality culture. Own product quality from R&D through mass production, partnering with engineering, supply chain, and operations to deliver industry-leading cell efficiency, reliability, and cost.

What You'll Do

• Build and lead a data-driven quality engineering team (managers, engineers, technicians, inspectors)
• Mentor and develop talent; establish training programs for quality tools
• Support 24/7 operations with cross-shift quality coverage
• Define quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting dashboards for manufacturing processes
• Lead internal and external audits; manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone) for major quality events
• Deploy Statistical Process Control (SPC) across critical parameters
• Establish process capability studies (Cp, Cpk) and drive continuous improvement
• Establish characterization and reliability testing programs
• Develop supplier quality requirements and qualification protocols (PPAP/First Article)

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality leadership in high-volume, high-speed production — solar or semiconductor industries highly preferred
• Proven track record building and leading a strong team in a 24x7 manufacturing environment —greenfield start up experience highly preferred
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma (Black Belt), ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, APQP and Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Track record of managing new product and material introductions in a high-complexity manufacturing environment
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; manages competing priorities, hits deadlines, and follows through without losing composure
• Detail-oriented, data-driven decision-maker who leverages metrics, root-cause analysis, and structured problem-solving to drive outcomes
• Clear, direct communicator — equally effective on the shop floor and in front of senior leadership; fluent in multi-cultural, multi-functional team environments

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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.