Supervisor, Parts Quality Inspector (Night Shift)
Tesla · Sparks, NV · 5 days ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time
Responsibilities
The Supplier Quality Supervisor will lead Quality Inspectors and Supplier Quality Technicians teams in their day-to-day operations and be responsible for manufacturing plan achievement and containment action organization related to supplier quality concerns, including sort inspection and rework.
- Keep production running and lead troubleshooting activities related to supplier quality.
- Achieve plant KPIs (Product audit score, OEE).
- Manage a team in day-to-day operations, including creating rotations and providing all levels of coaching.
- Support the development and lead the implementation of quality standards; coach and mentor the team during day-to-day operations and provide performance‑review feedback.
- Report and hold daily meetings with shop leaders; maintain continuous improvement process (PDCA).
- Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory; collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as SIE, SQE, Production, Quality Engineers, MH Teams, etc.
- Drive cost‑reduction activity, process optimization, TSORT and SSORT closure targets; follow SCAR creation and MRB process.
- Maintain a safe environment; perform job observation and oversee the performance of sorting companies.
- Control warehouse inventory related to parts quality issues.
- Establish and audit a 5S discipline program and schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or evidence of experience and exceptional ability (equivalent experience).
- Proficiency in English.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in people management.
- Experience in a fast‑paced, changing work environment with busy workloads and tight deadlines; ability to organize and prioritize in a highly dynamic production environment.
- Proven ability to lead teams and suppliers; automotive experience (3+ years) and supplier audits.
- Detail‑oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively in a project‑focused environment; prompt, dependable, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
- Working experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, TQP standards.
Benefits
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
- Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
- Company‑paid Health Savings Account (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: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance.