Sr. Tool & Die Engineer, Semi

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