Quality Associate Manager, Optimus (Night Shift) Tesla Motors, Inc. 96000 - 168000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Oct 15, 2026

What to Expect

We are seeking an Associate Manager to lead and manage the Quality Operations team of Supervisors, Technicians and inspectors. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall effective planning, staffing, training, deployment, and management of the quality operations organization and to ensure that the quality objectives established by management are met. In addition, the expectation is that you will work collaboratively with other cross functional business leaders to drive and implement high level. What You'll Do

Build a strong, motivated Quality Operations team capable of consistently delivering high-quality performance as well as ability to lead a large team with the level of agility to quickly pivot business priorities based on production needs

Ensure sufficient coverage of competent, trained staff to support all Quality and Production targets in all manufacturing operations

Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability as well as empower the Quality Operations team to collaborate with Quality Engineering team to improve product quality, product manufacturability and line productivity

Ensure Quality Operations teams receive effective training and workforce development

Support issue resolution including root cause investigation and an environment of continuous learning and improvement

Work with other cross functional business leaders to drive and execute high level site objectives as well as train and develop supervisory team using individual development plan techniques

Ensure Quality Operations teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas What You'll Bring

3+ year experience managing teams of people in high volume manufacturing setting

Demonstrated ability to support Quality problem identification, prioritization, and resolution

Ability to work with and develop Quality performance metrics as well as able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines

Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills

Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail

Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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

Expected Compensation

$96,000 - $168,000/annual salary + 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. Notify me of jobs like this