Job Description

What to Expect

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg represents a pivotal moment in Tesla’s mission to accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy. As a Team Lead Quality, you will ensure product and process compliance with Tesla’s stringent quality standards across diverse production areas (e.g., General Assembly, Body & White, Paint, Plastics, Injection Molding, Drive Unit Inverter). You will lead a team of quality inspectors, drive root cause analysis, and act as a bridge between production and engineering teams to uphold excellence.

What You'll Do

Quality Oversight: Monitor inline and offline product/process quality, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards. Root Cause Analysis: Investigate defects, identify systemic issues, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Process Improvement: Collaborate with Quality Engineering to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and enhance product reliability. Documentation: Develop and maintain quality documentation (e.g., control plans, FMEAs, standard operating procedures). Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and train a team of 10–25 quality inspectors, delegating tasks and fostering a culture of accountability. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with production, engineering, and logistics to resolve quality issues and support new product launches. Reporting: Generate detailed quality reports, analyze trends, and present findings to stakeholders. Compliance: Ensure adherence to ISO standards, safety protocols, and Tesla’s quality management systems.

What You'll Bring

Education: Technical degree (e.g., engineering, mechatronics) or equivalent vocational training (e.g., certified technician, automotive painter, plastics specialist). Experience: 3+ years in quality assurance within manufacturing (automotive preferred), with expertise in one or more areas: assembly, injection molding, paint, body-in-white, or electronics. Proficiency in quality tools (SPC, FMEA, 5Why, 8D). Ability to interpret technical drawings and use measurement tools (calipers, CMM). Familiarity with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards. Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and drive results in fast-paced environments. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. Language: Fluent in German (written and spoken); English proficiency preferred. Flexibility: Willingness to work shifts and adapt to evolving production demands.

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.



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