Job Description

Locations

• Lathrop, California, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• High-Pressure Die-Casting processintermediate
• High Pressure Die-casting for automotive industryintermediate
• injection moldingintermediate
• high pressure diecasting process engineeringintermediate
• structural Aluminum components for automotive industryintermediate
• systematic troubleshooting of casting defectsintermediate
• project managementintermediate
• 3D modeling and flow simulation softwareintermediate
• Lean Manufacturingintermediate
• High Pressure Diecast Machinesintermediate
• Program robotsintermediate
• die spray programmingintermediate
• extraction cycleintermediate
• DFM processintermediate
• simulation reportsintermediate
• metal flow and thermal behaviorintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineer, or equivalent experience (experience)
• 4 years’ experience in High Pressure Die-casting for automotive industry. (experience, 4 years)
• Experience in injection molding may be considered as an alternate with no casting experience (experience)
• 4 years’ experience in high pressure diecasting process engineering (experience, 4 years)
• Minimum 2 years’ years or more experience with structural Aluminum components for automotive industry (experience, 2 years)
• Minimum two years’ experience in systematic troubleshooting of casting defects (experience)
• Minimum two years’ experience in project management (experience)
• Basic proficiency in 3D modeling and flow simulation software (experience)
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing (experience)
• Strong project management skills (experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead all process engineering and/or sustaining activities for all parts in production; program, operate and troubleshoot a complete casting cell, must be well versed with all aspects of High-Pressure Die-Casting process.
• Establish, set, and maintain process parameters for High Pressure Diecast Machines in production.
• Follow up on all equipment issues and ensure normal operation when back in production
• Program robots to establish optimized spray and extraction cycles
• Support process development of all new dies and manage all aspects of process development, optimization, monitoring and sustaining, as an individual contributor or leading a team of process technicians
• Collaborate with Tool & Die team to address all production issues related to Tooling, assist in systematic troubleshooting
• Establish best practices for die spray programming, extraction cycle, while prioritizing maximum yield and uptime.
• Lead cycle time optimization/reduction and die life improvement effort goals
• Actively participate and contribute to DFM process with Tesla product design and Tooling teams for new and existing parts
• Read simulation reports, understand metal flow and thermal behavior, and provide die design suggestions
• Create process documentation and work instructions as needed, using standard Tesla format.
• Create, update, track, and close work tickets as needed
• Attend MRB and downtime meeting, lead cross functional teams in making improvements.
• Apply lean principles and drive continuous improvement activities for dies and processes
• Obtain and review dimensional analysis; implement corrective actions to improve dimensional stability and capability

Benefits

• general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• general: Employee Assistance Program
• general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• general: Tesla Babies program
• general: Commuter benefits
• general: Employee discounts and perks program

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