Associate Quality Operations Manager, Cell (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg
Description
Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.
At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Quality Operations shift teams, including supervisors, engineers, technicians, and inspectors, to ensure high-quality products and processes.
- Own equipment calibration readiness for the cell shop, including equipment inventory, availability, status tracking, and on-time calibration to support production and quality operations.
- Develop and implement quality strategies that improve efficiency, reduce defects, and strengthen customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance to identify and resolve quality issues quickly.
- Ensure the team follows the reaction and containment process, including timely containment and effective corrective actions.
- Establish a clear structure within each Quality Operations team and ensure processes are standardized and clearly defined.
- Establish and maintain quality metrics and objectives spanning safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies
- Develop team members through training, coaching, and performance management to achieve operational excellence.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team and across the organization.
- Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), audit preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure quality-related processes and procedures are followed, including inspection and testing, and that quality records are accurate and current.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in leadership, engineering, quality, or related fields, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Ability to drive cross-functional action, make decisions under pressure, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
- Strong engineering fundamentals, with experience in quality management systems and tools
- Experience with equipment calibration, metrology, or quality equipment management is a plus
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members
- Fluent in English; German and additional languages are a plus
- Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement
Benefits
Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:
- Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
- E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
- You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
- We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance