We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Sr.Tool & Die Engineer for a position in our Semi Stamping Operations Team, a team focused on producing the high-quality stamped metal components for our Semi Truck. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of various stamping technologies & die design, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment modification projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications. This position will reside in our new Semi Manufacturing Factory in Sparks, NV and will have a direct impact and 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 Semi program
- Support Semi Design 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: Project planning; Technical specifications for RFQ generation; Supplied Services performance of tool design analysis and approval/buy-off; Trials and tuning at the tool shop and on the home line; Reporting to company stakeholders on progress and issues; Issue resolution
- Resolve complex part formability issues using die compensation strategies in order to achieve styling, quality and production goals
- Lead tooling design and quality standards creation
- Provide project related direction to technicians and stamping plant personnel qualifications
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 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
- Able to perform 3-D modeling and surfacing using CATIA; Completion of GD&T training course by certified instructor
- 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
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