Lead Electrical Quality Assurance Inspector

About the role

The Lead Electrical QA Inspector is the QA Manager’s primary field representative for electrical-related activities, verifying conformance to engineering designs, codes, and Tesla standards. This position will lead a team of field QA inspectors, oversee surveillance and audits, perform inspections as needed, while supporting the QA Manager in achieving project quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA inspection activities across the project; direct field QA inspectors in independent audits and inspections, ensuring all contractor QC activities conform to specifications, ITPs, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., IEEE, NETA ATS, NEC/NFPA 70, NEMA)
• Mentor, train, and evaluate field QA inspectors; provide technical direction and on-the job training to ensure inspectors are qualified, knowledgeable, and proficient in accordance with project QA procedures
• Oversee the review and evaluation of contractor QC documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements; identify systemic gaps and escalate findings to the QA Manager with recommended corrective action and process improvements
• Lead audit and surveillance of contractor and subcontractor QC systems; prepare audit reports and nonconformances with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventative recommendations for the QA Manager
• Coordinate and oversee key electrical testing and inspection activities (e.g. installation/mounting, wiring/termination, continuity/insulation resistance); confirm contractor QC tests are performed correctly, at the required frequency, and meet project specifications and code acceptance criteria
• Lead investigation and resolution of complex QA issues; drive root-cause analysis, corrective action, verification, and nonconformance closure per the project QA program
• Maintain QA documentation and reporting to the QA Manager, contractor QC, and project leadership; track quality trends, systemic issues, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of the QA program throughout all phases of the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Current Journeyman Electrician License
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience as a quality inspector on large-scale industrial projects with at least 3 years in a supervisory / lead capacity and 3+ years of experience as a client/owner quality representative
• Ability to read and interpret discipline-specific technical documents; communicate clearly with field QA inspectors, contractor QC, and the QA manager on findings, audits, and corrective actions
• Advanced knowledge of QA program requirements and key construction codes (e.g., IEEE, NETA ATS, NEC/NFPA 70, NEMA); advanced familiarity with inspection tools and methods (e.g., multimeter, megger/insulation resistance, ammeter, voltage tester)
• Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to lead the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex/systemic quality issues; present root-cause findings and corrective/preventive recommendations to the QA Manager
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles and the ability to apply and enforce them throughout all phases of the project and system turnover walkdowns
• Ability to lead and perform effectively within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive commissioning goals

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