About this role
The Manufacturing
Engineer, Stamping Tooling, leads design, development and optimization of
precision stamping dies and tooling for next-generation electric motor
manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional
teams—including design engineering, automation engineering, tooling suppliers,
quality, process, and operations—to design, build and deploy progressive
stamping dies with extreme precision requirements. The successful candidate
will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experiences in all facets of
high-volume electric motor stamping, driving tool lifecycles from concept to
production including root-cause analysis and continuous process improvements.
- Tooling Design &
Lifecycle: Spearhead the CAD design and development of custom,
high-precision stator dies, focusing on material utilization, interlocking
features, and high-speed stamping operations
- Design for Manufacturability
(DFM): Collaborate with product design engineers and manufacturing teams
to ensure stator geometries can be efficiently and cost-effectively
stamped without compromising magnetic or mechanical performance
- Simulation & Analysis:
Utilize simulation software to conduct flow, thermal, and stress analysis
to optimize die design, minimize tooling wear, and improve stamping
quality
- Continuous Improvement:
Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) on tooling failures, stamping defects,
or production inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions to maximize
uptime and die life
- Mentorship: Provide technical
guidance and mentorship to junior tool and die engineers and production
technicians
- Documentation: Prepare and
maintain detailed design specifications, workflows, and preventive
maintenance procedures for all die systems
- Spare Parts: select and
define required and appropriate spare parts & consumables
- Degree in Mechanical
Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience: 5+ years of
direct, hands-on experience in tool and die engineering, with a strong
focus on progressive dies, lamination stamping, and electric motor stator
production
- Software Proficiency: 5+
years of experience with 3D/2D CAD platforms (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
and die simulation software (e.g., AutoForm, PAM-STAMP)
- Technical Skills: Deep
understanding of metallurgy, tool steel selection, coatings, and GD&T
(Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Problem-Solving: Proven track
record of applying root cause problem-solving methodologies to resolve
complex manufacturing issues
- Strong communication and
collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including
suppliers and operations staff
- Ability to work in a
fast-paced, dynamic environment with occasional overtime or shift work to
support 24/7 manufacturing
- Travel as required for die
supplier visits, trials or buyoffs (>5%)
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