Metrology Incoming Supervisor, Data Center Manufacturing

The Metrology Supervisor at the Data Center Manufacturing Houston Factory will work as a member of the Metrology group in the Quality organization. They will supervise all operations inside the Metrology Lab, which runs 24/7 on all four shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support development of each Metrology Technician’s expertise through training sessions, external technical training, and providing direction on structured projects, including organizing and leading weekly update meetings
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams' safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations
• Support and lead the implementation of Metrology standards and best practices in all aspects of Dimensional inspection both inside and outside the Metrology Lab
• Ensure all Metrology equipment is operating efficiently 24/7, with proper tools and time for the team to complete work; coordinate calibration activities to ensure all test and measurement equipment is calibrated prior to use
• Work closely with Dimensional and Quality Engineers on continuous improvement activities, problem-solving, and improving overall product quality, including ensuring proper CMM and PCMM programs
• Conduct Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews with Quality Engineers and Incoming Quality Teams to confirm all Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and in-process checks measure the correct features
• Support Leads and Dimensional Engineers in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) while ensuring best practices are followed during CMM and PCMM operations, and present clear, concise updates to executive-level stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in Manufacturing or Quality environments, with good knowledge of Dimensional Metrology and strong understanding of GD&T
• Flexible availability, willing to support the team 24/7 in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams in a professional, organized manner
• Proven ability to operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software (Microsoft Office Suite, mainly Outlook and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, support team members’ growth, and maintain operational efficiency in a 24/7 lab setting
• Experience collaborating with engineers and technicians on continuous improvement, equipment calibration, and implementation of best practices in metrology operations

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of applied Metrology and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Ability to operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software (Microsoft Office Suite, mainly Outlook and Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support team members’ growth
• Experience with continuous improvement activities, problem-solving, and metrology operations

Benefits

Benefits include competitive pay, medical plans, dental and vision plans, company-paid healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits. Additionally, there are company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, sick and vacation time, and paid holidays. Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance are also available. Tesla also offers commuter benefits, employee discounts and perks, and a variety of family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.