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Job Description
Associate Quality Engineering Manager, Powerwall Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Jun 22, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla Energy in Sparks, NV is looking for an experienced Quality Leader for it's site. In this role, you will lead a world class quality team to support the manufacturing of high-quality residential and solar products to drive the mission to accelerate the world's transition towards sustainable energy. This is a dynamic position where you work with several engineering groups, supply chain, production, commissioning, and service teams to proactively develop products and processes to be built right first time, and continuously improve them to meet customer expectations and profitability goals.
The successful candidate for this position must be a problem-solver and demonstrated leader, have a strong quality & customer-focused mindset, and have the personal drive and stamina for relentless, continuous improvement. What You'll Do
Lead quality engineers to support production lines for site and build a network across factories to leverage good practices and continuous improvement
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 and engineering technicians to be proud to take place in Tesla's mission to transition the world towards sustainable energy
Create and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in manufacturing process and drive resolution of high-risk issues into process controls
Establish and maintain Control Plans to assure critical features are controlled and monitored through the assembly/production processes
Develop and implement Quality Key Points for visual inspection that meets product specifications used by in process inspections and quality audits
Create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by Quality Technicians across all product lines What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
6+ years as a Quality Engineer with prio experience leading a team of engineers
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes
Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes
Experience in
ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP
is a plus
Experience in 6-Sigma
Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures
Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar
Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar), is a plus
Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques 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: 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