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Lead Quality Inspector (Day Shift)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
25.78 - 25.78 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Lathrop
Jul 07, 2026
What to Expect The Lead Quality Inspector manages and leads a team of Quality Inspectors as they perform quality checks on the rework production floor in a high-speed environment. The Lead Quality Inspector will assist their team in determining the disposition of current Production parts to ensure Tesla standards are being met. Lead Quality Inspectors must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate party and always promote a culture of Quality. The purpose of the Lead Quality Inspector is to develop their team into highly skilled and knowledgeable Quality Inspectors in order to minimize the amount of defective parts that are sent to Production. The Lead Quality Inspector is a key bridge between different departments when defects arise helping to quickly prevent additional flow out of non-conforming material. W Shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday - Tuesday; Every other Wednesday What You'll Do Lead a team of Quality Inspectors in their day to day operations, including creating rotations, monitoring breaks and lunches, and providing low level coaching Escalate concerns to Quality Inspection Management that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work area Assist Quality Supervisor with rework and inspection life cycle management Comprehend current Production Quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards Prepare and lead daily Quality meetings with Quality Inspection Management Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory Collaborating closely with other Tesla cross-functional teams such as; Planning Teams, Quality Engineers, PC Teams, etc. What You'll Bring 2+ years of experience in an automotive production or manufacturing quality assurance environment Ability to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of Quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers and management Ability to help establish first line of defense for immediate containment activities Experience with measurement and inspection tools is a plus Ability to determine potential countermeasure solutions against failed inspections Ability to lift and walk with objects up to 20 pounds in weight Compensation and 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 $25.79 - $25.79/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay 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.