Quality Lab Supervisor, LFP Cell Manufacturing

About the role

• Quality Lab Supervisor, LFP Cell Manufacturing | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Sparks, Nevada | Req ID: 277838 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Lab Supervisor to lead our team of technicians responsible for laboratory operations, including quality control, testing, and inspection of materials and components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, or a related field, with expertise in laboratory operations, quality management, and leadership.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive improvements, respond to quality excursions, and bring structure and performance to the team.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a team of lab technicians, delegating responsibilities, managing schedules, and providing coaching, training, and guidance to ensure team effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and escalate quality issues to management and engineering, assisting in corrective actions and driving improvements
• Manage material disposition, ensuring proper inspection and testing of materials, and enforce 5S and workplace hygiene standards for a safe and organized environment
• Develop and implement operating procedures for the lab to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant processes with regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot common equipment issues, work with external vendors for non-trivial problems, and assist with test methods development, validation, and handover
• Provide regular reports and updates to the quality team and management, highlighting key performance metrics and areas for improvement
• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a quality or laboratory setting
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or IATF 16949
• Proficiency in technical drawing interpretation, including GD&T, and measurement systems
• Experience in statistical process control and data analysis techniques
• Certification in a quality-related field, such as Six Sigma or TQM, is a plus
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)