Tool & Die Engineer, Semi

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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)
• 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