Lead Metrology Specialist, Quality

The Lead Metrologist will act as a senior technical expert and group coordinator within the metrology org in the dimensional engineering department. In addition to performing the responsibilities of a Metrologist, the Lead will take on a leadership role, ensuring seamless collaboration between cross-functional teams, prioritizing tasks, and overseeing the daily workflow of a team of technicians. This includes arranging part measurements, ensuring regular machine maintenance, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and escalating issues as needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a team.

Team Leadership: Prioritize and assign daily tasks to a team of technicians, ensuring alignment with project timelines, objectives, and operational goals Part Measurements Coordination: Schedule and manage part measurement activities by collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders to meet project requirements Issue Escalation and Resolution: Serve as the primary point of escalation for technical or operational challenges, tracking issues, identifying root causes, and implementing timely solutions Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead efforts to improve lab operations by implementing and sustaining 5S methodology (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) for efficiency and organization Measurement Programs and Vehicle Support: Develop, execute, and refine measurement programs for vehicle sub-assemblies, including the Cybertruck, Model Y, and upcoming Robotaxi projects, ensuring quality and precision Machine Maintenance and Calibration: Oversee routine machine maintenance and calibrations, coordinating closely with the Metrology Engineering group to ensure equipment reliability and accuracy Equipment Operation and Data Analysis: Operate metrology equipment (CMMs, Laser Trackers, Rover Arms, ScanBox, etc.), conduct Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies, optimize programs, and provide Tesla-specific reports by analyzing part point clouds and collaborating with engineering teams

At least 5 years of experience in a technical metrology role, with demonstrated leadership or coordination experience Proficiency with at least one metrology software (Polyworks/PC-DMIS) familiarity with multiple systems preferred Experience with in-line vision systems and point cloud processing/reporting using CM4D is highly desirable Strong understanding of GD&T and the ability to develop measurement programs independently Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively lead a team and collaborate across departments Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements in technical and operational processes This role is a blend of hands-on technical expertise and team leadership, critical to ensuring the dimensional engineering group operates at peak efficiency and accuracy

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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)