Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Quality Technical Program Manager - Data Center Manufacturing

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrookshire, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
At least 5 years of combined Quality Engineering and Program/Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Strong experience with Quality Core Tools, including Advanced Product Quality Planning, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis, Production Part Approval Process, and 8D is required.
Expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, Six Sigma, and Shainin, is required.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, using JIRA, developing project workflows, and coordinating phased-gate reviews is required.
Experience interpreting manufacturing performance data with statistical analysis software is required.
Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing projects, including facility infrastructure development, capital expenditure management, capital equipment procurement, and operational readiness, is required.
Experience using statistical tools such as Minitab and JMP, databases, and scripting technologies including Python and MySQL is required.

Responsibilities

Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning for new manufacturing programs, including defining critical product and process quality requirements, supplier qualification, and Production Part Approval Process.
Drive complex technical problem-solving initiatives for internal and external customers using structured methodologies such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma, and Shainin.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve quality business processes, workflows, phased-gate reviews, and standardized tools and templates.
Establish and manage program trackers, resource plans, schedules, and progress reporting for quality-related activities and program deliverables.
Own and monitor quality performance metrics and key results across Megafactory and Energy programs, including customer satisfaction, nonconformities, warranty performance, and manufacturing yield.
Analyze manufacturing data using statistical tools, databases, and scripting technologies to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Participate in engineering design reviews, change management, and product and process validation activities to ensure quality and reliability requirements are achieved.
Lead cross-functional planning and execution of Quality infrastructure for greenfield manufacturing expansion.
Develop and manage Quality capital expenditure plans, budget forecasting, procurement milestones, resource planning, and cost and schedule risk mitigation.
Drive equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness for Quality infrastructure, ensuring validation requirements, acceptance criteria, issue resolution, and seamless handover to manufacturing operations.

Desired Qualifications

A Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer certification from ASQ, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to build trusted relationships, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority are desired.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	285171
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly capable Quality Technical Program Manager to support our Data Center Manufacturing site. This position will lead the quality aspects of new programs from initial development through product launch and sustained production. You will be responsible for implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), driving structured problem-solving initiatives, establishing effective quality business processes, and improving field reliability, manufacturing yield, and customer satisfaction.The role combines strong technical quality engineering expertise with program management capabilities and cross-functional leadership.Additionally, this position will drive Quality infrastructure readiness for greenfield manufacturing expansion, including the development of Quality spaces, capital expenditure planning, equipment deployment, commissioning, and operational readiness to support new product introduction and production ramp-up.

Job Responsibilities

Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new manufacturing programs, including the definition of critical product and process quality requirements, supplier qualification, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Drive complex technical problem-solving initiatives for internal and external customers using structured methodologies such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma, and Shainin
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve quality business processes, workflows, phased-gate reviews, and standardized tools and templates; establish and manage program trackers, resource plans, schedules, and progress reporting for quality-related activities and program deliverables
Own and monitor quality performance metrics and key results across Megafactory and Energy programs, including customer satisfaction, nonconformities, warranty performance, and manufacturing yield
Leverage statistical tools such as Minitab and JMP, databases, and scripting technologies including Python and MySQL to analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
Participate in engineering design reviews, change management, and product and process validation activities to ensure quality and reliability requirements are achieved
Greenfield Infrastructure Development: Lead cross-functional planning and execution of Quality infrastructure for greenfield manufacturing expansion; Develop and manage Quality capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans, budget forecasting, procurement milestones, resource planning, and cost and schedule risk mitigation
Commissioning & Operational Readiness: Drive equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness for Quality infrastructure, ensuring validation requirements, acceptance criteria, issue resolution, and seamless handover to manufacturing operations

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5+ years of experience combining Quality Engineering and Program/Project Management in a manufacturing environment
Strong experience with Quality Core Tools, including APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PPAP, and 8D
Demonstrated expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, Six Sigma, and Shainin
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE/ASQ), or an equivalent professional certification is preferred
Experience in high-volume manufacturing; Experience using JIRA, developing project workflows, and coordinating phased-gate reviews
Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience interpreting manufacturing performance data with statistical analysis software, plus the ability to build trusted relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing projects, including facility infrastructure development, CAPEX management, capital equipment procurement and operational readiness

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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