Associate Manager, Metrology & Calibration, Powertrain

The Associate Manager, Metrology & Calibration will work as a member of the Metrology and Calibration team within the Quality organization at Gigafactory Powertrain. They will lead day-to-day operations across dimensional metrology and calibration, supporting multi-shift production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role balances people leadership, technical depth, and cross-functional partnership. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to build effective working relationships across Tesla teams. The Associate Manager will bring solid applied metrology knowledge, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and calibration systems expertise to coach technicians, support engineers, and drive standards that protect measurement integrity for Powertrain products. Work will include participation in cross-functional teams, supplier discussions, and executive-level updates.

• Lead and develop Metrology and Calibration Technicians through structured training, external technical development, project direction, and regular team update forums
• Drive implementation of metrology and calibration standards and best practices for dimensional inspection and instrument calibration, both inside the lab and on the production floor
• Ensure metrology and calibration equipment operates efficiently across shifts; coordinate resources, tooling, and schedules so the team can complete work on time; implement and maintain comprehensive calibration programs for test and measurement equipment across Powertrain, ensuring equipment is calibrated prior to use and supporting calibrations/verifications across a broad instrument portfolio
• Partner with Dimensional, Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Engineers on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and product quality (including CMM/PCMM program quality and measurement system effectiveness); support leads and engineers in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) while enforcing best practices during CMM, PCMM, and calibration operations; present clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Conduct Bill of Materials (BOM) and inspection-plan reviews with Quality Engineers and Incoming Quality teams to confirm AQL and in-process checks measure the correct features
• 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
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience; 5+ years experience in Manufacturing or Quality environments, with strong knowledge of dimensional metrology and a solid understanding of GD&T (preferred: experience in automotive, battery, drive unit, or high-volume precision manufacturing)
• Experience leading or formally supervising technicians preferred; demonstrated ability to develop people, set standards, and hold teams accountable
• Working knowledge of calibration systems, measurement uncertainty concepts, and instrument calibration practices for manufacturing-critical equipment (preferred: exposure to ISO/IEC 17025 concepts, internal audit support, or quality system requirements related to measurement and calibration; hands-on familiarity with CMM/PCMM programming or oversight, laser trackers, portable arms, and common shop-floor gaging)
• Flexible availability and willingness to support multi-shift operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and cross-functional partners in a professional, organized manner; prior experience presenting metrics and operational status to senior leadership preferred
• Proven ability to operate standard business tools (Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Outlook and Excel); experience with metrology software, calibration management systems, or similar platforms is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in metrology and calibration operations; ability to interpret calibration and dimensional results, implement corrective actions, and communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences

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