Quality Supervisor, Cybercab, Incoming Quality

Role overview

Tesla is hiring an energetic Quality Supervisor to oversee a team of Quality Technicians on the production line during shift operations in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on building team structure, improving quality performance, and helping a newly developing manufacturing group operate effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Assign work, coordinate coverage, and oversee schedules for Quality Technicians and Inspectors.
• Coach, train, and support team members in day-to-day execution.
• Bring quality concerns to Management and Engineering when needed and help strengthen quality operations.
• Create training plans and help shape hiring plans for the team.
• Support problem solving through root cause analysis and tracking of corrective actions.
• Assist technicians and inspectors with in-line decisions.
• Prepare routine updates and reports for the quality team and leadership.
• Support material disposition decisions and help enforce 5S and workplace cleanliness standards.

What the role calls for

The right candidate should be comfortable leading people, responding quickly to quality issues, and working closely with cross-functional partners to solve complex problems. The position also requires strong structure, accountability, and the ability to bring out high performance in others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or 3+ years of experience leading teams of 10 or more people in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Quality credentials such as Six Sigma, TQM, or an equivalent certification are an advantage.
• Working knowledge of SPC, process capability, PFMEA, control plans, and related quality tools.
• Experience helping select, develop, and grow new team members.
• Ability to stay effective under pressure and balance competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interacting daily with executives and leaders.
• Excellent organization and careful attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full-time Tesla employee benefits starting on day 1.
• Medical plans with options that require $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Dental coverage, including orthodontics, plus vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company-funded HSA contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, with a 90-day waiting period.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick time, vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary coverage options including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Additional information

This role is based in Austin, TX and follows an onsite, full-time work arrangement. The position is focused on shift operations within production-line quality support.