Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Quality Engineering Manager - Solar

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, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing quality leadership in high-volume, high-speed production.
A proven track record of building and leading a team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of and experience in root cause analysis, statistical analysis, Advanced Product Quality Planning, and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
Experience managing new product and material introductions in a high-complexity manufacturing environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Ability to use metrics, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving to make data-driven decisions.
Ability to communicate clearly and directly across shop-floor and senior-leadership settings, and work fluently in multicultural, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

Solar or semiconductor industry experience is highly preferred.
Greenfield startup experience is highly preferred.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Manager, or Certified Quality Engineer credentials are strongly preferred.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	286855
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>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.</p>

Job Responsibilities

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)

Job Requirements

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

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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