Sr. Quality Manager, Solar Manufacturing

The Sr. Manager, Quality 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.

What You'll Do

• Build and lead data-driven quality engineering team (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
• 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

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience of 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 SixSigma tools and methodologies
• Track record 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program