Quality Supervisor, Energy

Tesla

Buffalo, New York Posted October 29, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
We are seeking an energetic, team-oriented people-person to be responsible for the performance of Quality Technicians and inspectors on various shifts at Gigafactory Buffalo. The Quality Supervisor will manage a team of Technicians and Inspectors to ensure they perform at a high level while meeting the needs of the production floor and product quality. The individual will be responsible for quality assurance related metrics for their shift. The Quality Supervisor will be responsible for performance managing their team to generate the highest value from every employee while maintaining a high level of technical ability.

Responsibilities:
Delegate responsibilities and manage schedules for a team of Quality Technicians and Inspectors

Provide coaching and training to Technicians and Inspectors

Escalate quality issues with Management and Engineering as needed

Drive improvements in quality operations

Assist Quality Technicians and Inspectors on in-line decision making

Provide regular reports & updates to Quality team and Management

Assist in management of material disposition

Requirements:
2+ years of leadership experience with a team of 10 or more employees

Certification in a quality-related field such as six-sigma, TQM, or equivalent a plus

Familiarity with measurement system analysis (physical measurement techniques i.e. CMM, optical comparator) and analytical techniques like GD&T, Gage R&R

Familiarity with physical IQC tools like XRF, microscopy, XRD, ICP etc.
Easily demonstrate ability to drive issues to root cause solutions in previous experience

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings

Ability to command the english language, both written and verbal

Compensation & 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

Expected Compensation
Supervisor Manufacturing - $86,400 - $129,600/annual salary

  • cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Required Skills
people leadership quality assurance decision making leadership Six Sigma English
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