Tool and Die Engineer - Hiring Now

Our Stampings Team is core to the success of our mission, providing the bedrocks of our vehicles and our customer experience. They will provide direct feedback to the vehicle engineering team, as well as develop the plant tooling and equipment strategy. As a result, Stamping Process Engineer will have direct responsibility for the quality level of the vehicle. 

• Deliver high quality stamping dies and processes that meet the production, part quality and cost goals of the program. 

• Support Vehicle Engineers through part and assembly DFM studies 

• Provide technical direction on tool & equipment design & build 

• Manages all aspects of tool development for in-house stamping operations, including 

o Project planning 

o Technical specifications for RFQ generation 

o Supplied Services performance o Tool design analysis and approval/buy-off 

o Trials and tuning at the tool shop and on the home line 

o Reporting to company stakeholders on progress and issues 

o Issue resolution 

• Resolve complex part formability issues using die compensation strategies in order to achieve Styling, quality and production goals. 

• Data-focused troubleshooting of quality issue. 

• Lead Tooling design and quality standards creation 

• Provide project related direction to technicians and stamping plant personnel qualifications 

•       B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 

•       7+ years of experience in Die design, manufacturing and tuning. 

•       Demonstrated, hands-on experience buying-off dies for construction quality and part accuracy.

•       Demonstrated experience managing international tool and die suppliers to meet project goals. 

•       Experience creating Die operation layouts. 

•       Strong, demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with diverse teams of engineers and management 

•       Good understanding of material properties for steel & aluminum

•       Completion of GD&T training course by certified instructor within the last 8 years 

•       Fluent in Microsoft Office software 

•       Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical control systems 

•       Experienced user of sheet metal formability simulation software 

•       Experience applying statistical analysis to improve product quality and/or production results

•       Able to perform 3-D modeling and surfacing using CATIA

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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.

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