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Metrology Supervisor

This role will be based out of the Greater Houston Area (TX) however will be expected to work in Fremont (CA) to support early builds and validation for the first 6-12 months. Other travel may be required.

The Metrology Supervisor at the Megafactory Houston Factory will work as a member of the Metrology group in the Quality organization. They will supervise all operations inside the Metrology Lab, which runs 24/7 on all four shifts. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Tesla cross-functional teams. The Metrology Supervisor role will also need strong knowledge of applied Metrology as well as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) to be able to answer team questions or support other cross-functional teams. Work will require participation in cross-functional teams and supplier meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support development of each Metrology Technician's expertise through training sessions, external technical training, and providing direction on structured projects, including organizing and leading weekly update meetings
• 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
• Support and lead the implementation of Metrology standards and best practices in all aspects of Dimensional inspection both inside and outside the Metrology Lab
• Ensure all Metrology equipment is operating efficiently 24/7, with proper tools and time for the team to complete work; coordinate calibration activities to ensure all test and measurement equipment is calibrated prior to use
• Work closely with Dimensional and Quality Engineers on continuous improvement activities, problem-solving, and improving overall product quality, including ensuring proper CMM and PCMM programs
• Conduct Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews with Quality Engineers and Incoming Quality Teams to confirm all Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and in-process checks measure the correct features
• Support Leads and Dimensional Engineers in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) while ensuring best practices are followed during CMM and PCMM operations, and present clear, concise updates to executive-level stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in Manufacturing or Quality environments, with good knowledge of Dimensional Metrology and strong understanding of GD&T
• Flexible availability, willing to support the team 24/7 in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams in a professional, organized manner
• Proven ability to operate relevant personal computing hardware and standard software (Microsoft Office Suite, mainly Outlook and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, support team members' growth, and maintain operational efficiency in a 24/7 lab setting
• Experience collaborating with engineers and technicians on continuous improvement, equipment calibration, and implementation of best practices in metrology operations

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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