About this role
As a part of the Plastics team, you will be tasked with assessing the current manufacturing capabilities of Tesla plastics processes, developing a manufacturing and capacity strategy for plastic components for current and future product programs, determining the most effective methods to manufacture plastic components, and implementing equipment capacity and capability upgrades.
• Manage injection mold tooling projects.
• Lead the DFM process and work closely with product design to ensure that critical changes are implemented.
• Lead the suppliers (toolmaker) in design, layout, and construction of new plastic tooling.
• Responsible for the tooling design, technical commissioning process and tool development.
• Providing technical tooling solutions in case of feasibility and quality issues.
• Providing technical support for the production, tool shop.
• Attend to the supplier bases trials.
• Maintain the spare part inventory.
• Providing information and reports of all tasks to its immediate superior.
• Several years of experience in the tool construction and injection molding industry.
• Experience in Exterior Products is a plus.
• Detailed understanding of plastics molding related process variables and their impact on production and quality.
• Well-rounded in Plastic Tooling, Plastic Processing, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Knowledge of various plastic materials and tool steels used for mold construction.
• Communicative and engaging personality.
• Think and act entrepreneurially, work independently and are a convinced team player.
• Fluent in German or English language.
• Confident handling of MS-Office and CAD systems -CATIA, 3D viewer, CAE (Moldflow)-
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally.
Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.