Sr. Quality Manager, Solar Manufacturing

About the role

What to Expect 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. Build and scale a world-class quality organization from the ground up, 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 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 Lead internal and external audits; manage corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, 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, FAI)  What You’ll Bring 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 Compensation and Benefits 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