Tool & Die Engineer, Model Y, Press
Description For Tool & Die Engineer, Model Y, Press
Tesla is seeking a Tool & Die Engineer for the Press Model Y Production Team at their Gigafactory in Austin, TX (GFTX). The ideal candidate will be responsible for production dies, process planning for new and existing projects, working with Stamping Engineering, Materials, Production teams, and Internal/External Die Vendors to deliver final products that meet cost, time, and quality targets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing die processes for parts to meet cost and quality targets
- Adhering to simulation guidelines and die design standards
- Providing recommendations for solving process and feasibility issues
- Assessing automation blank loading and transfer arms
- Directing tool changes to tune dies for capability and repeatability
- Ensuring dies meet production process intent
- Performing vendor die design reviews
- Overseeing work packages through to home line activities
- Developing inventory for spare details, punches, and buttons
- Ensuring production readiness of dies, scrap shed, SPM, and no burrs/slivers
The ideal candidate should have:
- Good understanding of press/stamping processes and die design
- Knowledge of material properties for aluminum and steel
- 2+ years of simulation / die design experience (preferred in class 'A' parts, aluminum & steel, die build/tryout)
- Drive, energy, and willingness to think outside the box
- Ability to work with and lead others in a collaborative team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, multiple health insurance options, family-building benefits, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various other perks. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Join Tesla's innovative team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge electric vehicles while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities For Tool & Die Engineer, Model Y, Press
- Review die processes for parts to stay within cost, can meet quality targets & follow through to full production
- Adhere to simulation guidelines & die design standards
- Make detailed studies & provide recommendations to the team for solving process and feasibility issues
- Assess automation blank loading and transfer arms to ensure press speed and end of arm cups not damaging panels
- Direct tool changes to tune dies per dimensional quality engineer to ensure dies are capable and repeat
- Ensure dies meet production process intent for cost, quality & repeatability
- Perform vendor die design reviews ensuring die robustness and performance targets are met
- Oversight of package of work through to home line activities
- Develop inventory for spare details, punches & buttons using die BOM
- Ensure production readiness of dies, scrap shed, SPM, & no burrs/slivers
Requirements For Tool & Die Engineer, Model Y, Press
- Good understanding of press/stamping processes & die design
- Knowledge of material properties for aluminum & steel
- 2+ Years of simulation / die design experience preferred in class 'A' parts, aluminum & steel, die build/tryout
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Project
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits For Tool & Die Engineer, Model Y, Press
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-up Childcare
- Parenting Support Resources
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
- Pet Insurance
- Weight Loss Program
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Tesla Babies Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts
