Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Precision Stampings
Description
In this role, you will support the program lead from feasibility through a process that is feasible for high-speed stamping of components on the Stamping Manufacturing Engineering team. You will lead design for manufacturability, design progressive and transfer die sets, and work with design, materials and die suppliers from simulation through buyoff and homelining. This work makes components manufacturable at the rate and quality required for Tesla production.
Responsibilities
- Support the program lead from feasibility through making the process feasible for high-speed stamping of components
- Lead design for manufacturability studies by conducting and reviewing forming simulations with the engineering design team
- Own design of progressive and transfer die sets for high-speed stamping of components, including strip layout and process parameters
- Collaborate with vendors on new die builds, including simulation, die process, die design, manufacturing, buyoff and homelining
- Provide technical input for planning and installation of new stamping equipment
- Work with the materials team on planning for new programs and on quality investigations
- Work with vendors so quality, performance and delivery targets are met before die shipping
- Manage project schedules and risks so required activities are in place to meet deadlines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on planning for new programs
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5 years of stamping or tooling experience in high-volume manufacturing, with formability, die build and execution
- Design for manufacturability studies and forming simulation review for high-speed stamped components
- Progressive and transfer die set design and build for high-speed stamping, including strip layout and station sequencing
- GD&T on tooling and stamping drawings, including dimensional report review and tooling adjustments for part and process maturity
- Material properties for stamped steel and aluminum
- Production and quality control procedures for high-volume stamping
- Preferred: ironing and coining experience
- Preferred: forming simulation in AutoForm, Dynaform or Simufact
- Travel up to 25% to suppliers and Tesla sites
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:
- 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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)