Quality Engineering Manager, Solar

What to Expect

The Quality Engineering Manager, Solar 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. Build and scale a world-class quality organization, establishing QMS, driving yield improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing a data-driven quality culture. 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.

What You’ll Do

• Build and lead a data-driven quality engineering team (managers, 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
• Lead internal and external audits; manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone) for major quality events
• Deploy Statistical Process Control (SPC) across critical parameters
• Establish process capability studies (Cp, Cpk) and drive continuous improvement
• Establish characterization and reliability testing programs
• Develop supplier quality requirements and qualification protocols (PPAP/First Article)

What You’ll Bring

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

Compensation and 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