Testing & Validation Operations Supervisor, NPI, Test Track
Description
We are seeking an energetic, hands-on Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations on the Engineering Test Track in Austin. This role oversees a team of engineering technicians, inspectors, and full/part time drivers responsible for performing inspections, burn-in operations, and issue documentation on the vehicle fleet with a strong emphasis on vehicle-level diagnostics, data-driven reporting, scheduling, and resource planning.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Tesla safety, quality, and operational standards at all times. Lead and supervise a team of engineering technicians and quality inspectors in daily test track operations for the GFTX production and engineering fleets
- Oversee and participate in vehicle inspections, burn-in procedures, and related quality/validation activities
- Ensure accurate logging, organization, tracking, and escalation of issue findings; maintain clear records and support root-cause discussions
- Apply vehicle-level knowledge and diagnostic skills to support troubleshooting, triage, and operational decisions
- Lead, schedule, and coordinate full-time and contract employee drivers across day and night shifts to meet test and operational demands. Develop and manage shift schedules, resource allocation, and workforce planning to maintain coverage, efficiency, and safety
- Produce clear reports, dashboards, and data summaries on operations, issues, throughput, and team performance. Drive continuous improvement in processes, safety, quality, and data integrity on the test track
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, quality, and operations partners; escalate critical issues promptly. Foster a high-performance, accountable, and safety-first team culture; provide coaching, feedback, and performance management
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in a supervisory or lead role over technicians, inspectors, or similar technical operations teams (automotive, manufacturing, test, or fleet environment preferred)
- Solid vehicle-level technical knowledge and diagnostic capability (EV systems experience a strong plus)
- Demonstrated strength in reporting, data handling, issue tracking, and organizing technical findings
- Proven scheduling, shift management, and resource/capacity planning skills (including mixed full-time and contract workforces and day/night operations)
- Energetic, dynamic leadership style with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility test environment. Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills
- Proficiency with common productivity and data tools (e.g., spreadsheets, issue-tracking systems, basic dashboards)
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