Tooling Engineer, Plastics

• Bringing the voice of manufacturing into the design process to guide the design of components for efficient processing through molding and assembly processes
• Supporting capital cost, schedule, and labor planning for new facilities and products. Providing technical solutions and leading engineering sub-contractors in process design, layout, and construction of new plastics equipment
• Seeking out, investigating, trialing, and evaluating new plastics equipment technologies. Focusing on non-standard solutions and equipment that has not been used in production environments to deliver innovative solutions to enable product programs
• Understanding and reviewing part appearance standards. Collaborating with design and vehicle quality as needed to improve appearance standards
• Supporting all engineering builds and verifying scalability of molding processes
• Developing and executing production process validation criteria using standardized metrics (cycle time, OEE, MTBF, etc.)
• Defining a robust process control plan to enable high quality of molded parts. Submitting, reviewing, and approving any process changes for continuous improvement of ongoing production

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar or equivalent experience
• Relevant hands-on experience and a proven record of delivering results will be considered in-lieu of specific formal educational criteria. 5-7+ years of hands-on experience with plastics injection tooling design, molding processes and equipment. Proficient in basic and field related software (i.e. SolidWorks, Catia, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Mold flow, etc.)
• Detailed understanding of plastics molding related process variables and their impact on throughput, quality, and yield rate
• Must have working knowledge of equipment design and mold design. Strong understanding of Design for Assembly (DFM), facility design principles, and lean manufacturing techniques
• Ability to apply engineering fundamental principles to identify and drive non-standard solutions to solve manufacturing constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with internal groups and outside vendors. Comfortable in leading diverse multi-functional team
• Comfortable providing clear and focused technical guidance to outside engineering resources whether it be equipment vendors, Tier I, II suppliers, or engineering services. Ability to work in rapidly changing environment with minimal guidance, with up to 30% travel domestically or internationally

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

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.