Operational Lead, Collision Estimatics

Operational Lead, Collision Estimatics

The Operational Lead, Collision Estimatics at Tesla leverages deep industry knowledge from insurance or collision sectors to establish and maintain the gold standard for estimate writing, ensuring fairness and accuracy. This role focuses on standard operating procedures for collision estimating, including system flow, understanding repair times and collision operations, and driving operational excellence through expertise in management and estimating systems.

• Understand collision estimates to ensure accuracy, fairness, and legal compliance for Tesla’s estimating quality standards
• Define and document the gold standard for writing estimates at Tesla, promoting consistency and transparency
• Analyze and assess the impact of new standards or features on revenue, efficiency, productivity, and customer service
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to integrate and optimize management systems and third‑party estimating tools used by Tesla
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve collision repair processes based on industry best practices for both insurance and vehicle owner customers
• Support cross‑functional initiatives by applying IT project management skills to implement system or process enhancements
• Define and prioritize the product roadmap for collision estimating related functions

• Proven experience in the insurance or collision industry, with a strong background in estimate writing and auditing
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Automotive Technology, or equivalent experience
• In‑depth knowledge and a strong point of view of repair times, collision operations, and industry‑standard practices for fairness in estimates
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, Jira, and management systems and third‑party estimating platforms used in collision repair operations
• Demonstrated IT project management experience, with the ability to lead system integrations or process improvements
• Strong analytical skills to measure and evaluate impacts on revenue, efficiency, productivity, and customer service
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and document standards effectively

• Competitive pay and a full‑time employment package at day 1 of hire
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans (two medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction)
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible Aetna 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
• Basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits: 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

$80,000 – $120,000 annual salary + 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.