Process Engineer, Castings

Tesla•Lathrop, CA

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Lead all process engineering and/or sustaining activities for all parts in production
Program, operate and troubleshoot a complete casting cell
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

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