Lab Supervisor, Quality
Job Category
Manufacturing
Location
Sparks, Nevada
Req. ID
227419
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
Tesla is looking for an Lab Supervisor to support the manufacture of powertrain products at Gigafactory Nevada in Sparks. This role includes organization of routine work, training, facilities management, and providing technical guidance for quality testing in a multi-discipline lab space. This role works closely with Operations, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering teams to provide results that maintain product yield at the highest standards of safety and quality.
- Facilitate 24x7 laboratory operations for quality and engineering, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and environmental monitoring
- Manage lab sample workflow, access training, and process development to ensure timely, accurate measurement, evaluation, and analytical services
- Support lab safety and chemical hygiene practices, enforcing safety protocols for all team members and visitors
- Supervise and provide training and technical assistance to laboratory technicians to ensure adherence to established testing procedures
- Oversee a team performing routine quality testing and high-priority response projects, driving operational improvements
- Utilize JIRA for tracking tests, maintaining security, and ensuring confidentiality
- Develop, update, and train lab staff on standard operating procedures and test methods in alignment with quality system practices
- Degree in Physical Science or Engineering with experience. Chemistry or Materials Science preferred or equivalent experience
- Ability to manage a group of lab-technicians with diversified seniority levels
- Ability to work through ambiguity
- Support a cross-functional engineering team in a lab environment
- Previous operation and experience with any of these equipment/techniques is a plus: SEM/EDX, DSC, XRF, metallography, Instron mechanical test systems, GCMS, OES (Spark or ICP), IC, or FT-IR
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- 24 hour support of the factory is expected
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:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.