QC Lab Supervisor, Cathode Materials

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven QC Lab Supervisor to lead a team of lab technicians at Tesla’s new Cathode production facility in Gigafactory Texas, Austin.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day lab operations, manage workflow, assign shift tasks, track sample analysis status, timely turnaround while ensuring quality compliances
• Enforce adherence to company policies and promote a strong safety culture in alignment with EHS and IH standards
• Drive continuous improvement by leading 5S initiatives, assist in optimizing test methods and implement enhancements to increase lab efficiency, accuracy and equipment reliability
• Operate analytical instruments and manage technical performance by performing sample preparation, materials characterization, analysis of key equipment (ICP, BET, PSA, SEM, XRD, XRF) while troubleshooting and coordinating with maintenance and vendors to ensure uptime and data integrity
• Maintain communication and escalation by providing regular updates to quality and management teams, partnering with Analytical Chemistry Scientists on test method development
• Collaborate with other teams (production, site maintenance, equipment teams, and suppliers) to ensure seamless lab operations and timely analytical support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent scientific field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ Experience leading a team in fast paced manufacturing quality control environment
• Hands-on experience with wide range of analytical tools (ICP, BET, XRD, XRF, Wet Chemistry, etc.)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and IATF 16949
• Experience in Laboratory Information System (LIMS)

Qualifications

• Knowledge in quality concepts such as SPC, Process Capability, Gauge R&R

Skills

• Command of English Language, both written and verbal

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
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• 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, Tesla