Job Description

Locations

• Lathrop, California, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• Proficient in Die Design with experience in gating and thermal designintermediate
• Proficient in 2D and GD&Tintermediate
• Experience with 3D modelling with proficiency in CATIA V5intermediate
• Experience with flow simulation softwareintermediate
• Knowledge in lean manufacturingintermediate
• Strong project management skillsintermediate
• Proficient in die design with optimized runner & gate, thermally balanced inserts, and highest possible vacuum efficiencyintermediate
• good understanding of flow simulation software such as Magmasoft & Flow 3Dintermediate
• complete understanding of casting tolerances and GD&Tintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (experience)
• Related experience in the High-Pressure Die-castings in the automotive industry (experience)
• Proficient in Die Design with experience in gating and thermal design (experience)
• Proficient in 2D and GD&T (experience)
• Experience with 3D modelling with proficiency in CATIA V5 (experience)
• Experience with flow simulation software (experience)
• Knowledge in lean manufacturing (experience)
• Strong project management skills (experience)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Engineering of Cast and Trim dies for all assigned High Pressure Die-cast components
• Proficient in die design with optimized runner & gate, thermally balanced inserts, and highest possible vacuum efficiency to produce structural components using water free lube
• Manage die suppliers using project management best practices during die build programs, keeping project within time and budget
• Lead die builds, design approvals and die buy offs from Tesla Tooling Engineering
• Responsible for process development of all new dies produced for Tesla Casting operation until production process parameters are established
• Create process documentation of all new dies/inserts using standard Tesla format; create required work instructions and documentation
• Involve in DFM process with Tesla product design team for new and existing parts
• Able to provide simulation models and read simulation reports with good understanding of flow simulation software such as Magmasoft & Flow 3D
• Optimize tooling performance by utilizing applicable surface coatings and materials to improve die life and reduce/eliminate soldering
• Perform dimensional analysis; implement corrective actions to improve dimensional capability and complete understanding of casting tolerances and GD&T

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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