Mechanical Design Engineer, Tool & Die

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What to Expect

The Tesla Grand Rapids Team is looking for a highly-motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development and fabrication of high volume metal stamping dies. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility and impact. He/She looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job. 

The mechanical designer will be creating and maintaining 2D and 3D stamping processes, perform detail designing, review and implement engineering changes and support tools during tool build  He/She will also provide cross functional support and collaboration to other departments within Tesla as needed to bring stamping principles and processes to new areas.

What You’ll Do

• Ownership of stamping die tool design from strip review to tool buyoff guided by Tesla Global Tooling Standards
• Create 2D and 3D tooling process – Surfacing
• Partner with the Simulation Engineer and Design leads to make decisions impacting the quality of the tool
• Review design concepts to align function and standards ensuring precise high-quality tool designs
• Ensure Global Standards are followed and met throughout design process
• May require leading additional designers at times
• Support engineering changes to existing tools
• Incorporate manufacturability feedback into designs to streamline Machining and assembly of tools
• Work with Design leader, Program Manager, and/or Product Designer to identify necessary changes to tool designs to support product changes
• Follow tool through buyoff, providing feedback and support where necessary
• Provide scheduled feedback to management on job status and resource allocation
• Provide input for departmental process improvements for future projects

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum four years automotive design experience
• Associates Degree or higher in Engineering is a plus
• Previous leadership and / or management experience is a plus
• More than 2 years of Catia V5/V6; Unigraphics NX experience beneficial
• Ability to work with, and lead others within a collaborative team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible and able to stay open minded to environment at Tesla
• Driven, energetic, and willing to “get out of the box” with solutions and processes to advance manufacturing
• Weekend work expected as needed
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Travel as needed; flexibility up to 10%

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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