Sr. Technical Project Manager, Quality Systems

Sr. Technical Project Manager, Quality Systems Tesla Motors, Inc. 130,320 - 195,480 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, York, Buffalo Apr 24, 2026 What to Expect Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Technical Project Manager to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of quality systems and internal audit programs at GFNY. This hands-on role will involve business process design, project management, standardization, and auditing to drive quantifiable improvements in Tesla's quality management systems. What You'll Do Develop and execute "the plan" for standardizing, and implementing aspects of quality systems, including quality management systems, internal audits, factory business processes, process design, documentation, and alignment with industry standards Manage and coordinate the Internal Audit Program by planning, scheduling, and conducting audits on compliance, system effectiveness, and performance; drive corrective actions (CAPA), and ensure resolution of audit findings Drive accountability for project milestones, key initiatives, and success criteria related to Quality Management System integration, including developing feedback loops, metrics monitoring, and tools for visibility into process bottlenecks, inconsistencies, and waste elimination Coordinate with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders, including production operations, engineering functions, material & production planning units, factory software teams, and site leaders, to integrate quality into operations and enhance repeatability Distill complex inputs into actionable insights, delivering world-class decision support for senior leaders and executives while contributing to strategic planning for global scalability and regulatory alignment Translate business process needs into software design requirements; collaborate closely with software development teams to define functional and timeline requirements for tools that support quality systems Prioritize multiple projects across departments and systems, provide status updates to stakeholders, and proactively identify improvement opportunities (e.g., gaps between processes and systems), implementing best practices where they exist or developing, documenting, and implementing new ones as needed Champion continuous improvement and first principles thinking to evolve systems beyond baseline requirements; collaborate with other sites and teams to drive common solutions as Tesla's "best practices" Perform training for various functions on new rollouts, functionality changes, and audit processes to ensure adoption and compliance What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, STEM, or equivalent experience Minimum of 7+ years of experience in quality engineering or quality systems roles, with proven experience establishing, implementing, and auditing systems in global manufacturing, remanufacturing, or service environments Experience managing remote/distributed teams, conducting effective audits, and handling direct reports (e.g. technicians per site) Knowledge of quality system industry standards (e.g.

ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG

) and tools/methodologies (e.g. PFMEA, root cause analysis, CAPA) Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, summarization, and escalation to manage project health, data integrity, and stakeholder alignment Exemplary people, organizational, project management, and servant leadership skills; ability to collaborate across diverse functional groups and work under pressure with competing demands and tight deadlines Track record of excellence in current and prior roles, demonstrable with metrics or KPIs, including managing complex projects in quality or quality systems environments High attention to detail, self-motivation, "A Message to Garcia" dependability, bias for action, impeccable judgment, uncompromising integrity on quality/safety, and resilience in dynamic environments Strong team player with the ability to empower others through guidance and foster a people-first culture ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification 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 Expected Compensation Sr Technical Program Mgr - $130,320 - $195,480/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels 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.