Tool & Die Engineer, Semi

What To ExpectWe are seeking an experienced, self-motivated 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.What You'll Do- 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 qualificationsWhat You'll Bring- 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 resultsBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program, Tesla