Welding Quality Construction Manager
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled Welding Quality Construction Manager to join our Quality Assurance team in support of our infrastructure construction projects. In this quality role, you will serve as the technical authority for welding compliance throughout the entire construction lifecycle from ground-breaking through commissioning handover. Approximately 60% of your time will be spent conducting hands-on inspections in the field, supporting welder qualification testing, managing NDE inspection vendors, and assisting in engineering/construction welding solutions requiring physical capability and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and project timelines. The remaining 40% of your time will be spent in the office reviewing welding specific documentation, creating/logging welding performance metrics, managing NDE vendor purchase orders, and further advancing our welding quality program processes.
You will work closely with contractors, engineers, construction, and project stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of structural integrity. Your expertise in welding codes, mechanical systems, and non-destructive evaluation methods will be critical to prevent, identifying and resolving non-conformance issues before they impact project delivery.
What You'll Do:
Inspect and manage inspections of welds on mechanical piping, equipment, and HVAC systems from construction through handover, ensuring full code and specification compliance
Identify deficiencies, defects, damages, and non-conformances, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for resolution
Review design plans, PQR/WPS specifications, welding submittals, radiography films, and vendor documentation to verify alignment with applicable codes and standards
Provide proactive technical feedback to engineers, construction team members, and contractors, and support Tesla welder qualification testing as required
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, vendors, and Tesla Construction team members to coordinate inspections, resolve concerns, and provide expert guidance
Maintain organized records of welding documents, inspections, NCRs, and corrective actions per project documentation standards, and prepare professional inspection reports of findings and violations for the Project Team
Lead continuous improvement of the quality welding program's processes as new project types and technologies are introduced
What You'll Bring
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in welding inspection and consulting on piping and mechanical equipment inspection for industrial construction projects
Demonstrated ability to independently lead field inspections, identify non-conformances, coordinate resolution with stakeholders, and prepare detailed technical reports
Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, welding symbols, material specifications, and applicable codes (ASME B31.3, AWS D1.1), with the ability to execute inspections on moderate-to-complex projects
Strong technical knowledge of welding processes, mechanical piping, and related equipment installations
OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred) and current aerial man-lift certification
Physical capability to perform extended field inspections, including standing, climbing, and working at height; experience in commercial and industrial projects (manufacturing, data center, semiconductor, or clean-space) highly preferred
Required certification: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASNT Certified NDE/NDT Level II/III; preferred (not required): API 570 (Piping Inspector) and API 577 (Welding Inspection and Metallurgy)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.