Tooling Engineer, Plastics - Tesla

Tooling Engineer, PlasticsJob CategoryManufacturingLocationFremont, CaliforniaReq
ID223531Job TypeFull-timeTesla participates in the E-Verify ProgramWhat to ExpectAs 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.What You’ll DoBringing the voice of manufacturing into the design process to guide the design of components for efficient processing through molding and assembly processesSupporting capital cost, schedule, and labor planning for new facilities and productsProviding technical solutions and leading engineering sub-contractors in process design, layout, and construction of new plastics equipmentSeeking 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 programsCommissioning molding processes and equipment through the use of factory and site acceptance testingUnderstanding and reviewing part appearance standards.  Collaborating with design and vehicle quality as needed to improve appearance standardsUsing a data-based approach to optimize molding processes to reach quality and production requirementsDefining facility requirements for plastics molding processes Supporting all engineering builds and verifying scalability of molding processesDeveloping and executing production process validation criteria using standardized metrics (cycle time, OEE, MTBF, etc.)What You’ll BringDegree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience5+ years of hands-on experience with plastics molding processes and equipmentDetailed understanding of plastics molding related process variables and their impact on throughput, quality, and yield rateMust have working knowledge of equipment design, mold design, controls, and set up and validation of robotic cellsStrong foundation of problem-solving skills, statistical process control, design of experiments and simulation techniquesUnderstanding of Design for Assembly (DFM), facility design principles, and lean manufacturing techniquesAbility to apply engineering fundamental principles to identify and drive non-standard solutions to solve manufacturing constraintsStrong interpersonal skills when working with internal groups and outside vendorsComfortable providing clear and focused technical guidance to outside engineering resources whether it be equipment vendors, Tier I, II suppliers, or engineering servicesAbility to work in rapidly changing environment with minimal guidance; willingness to travel domestically or internationallyCompensation and BenefitsBenefits Along 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)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(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 programExpected Compensation $80,000 - $264,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
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