Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Stamping Tooling

Tesla•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will Contribute to the development and fabrication of metal stamping dies. Independently supporting all phases of tooling development, creating and maintaining 2D and 3D stamping processes, contributing to simulation development, performing detail design, presenting their work in project reviews in support of the tool build processes. The candidate will also provide cross functional support and collaboration to other departments within Tesla as needed to ensure project success and to share stamping principles and expertise to new areas and teams. Simulation and Manufacturability reviews of product data Independently Execute Tooling Design delivering planned function Create 2D and 3D tooling process via participation in the simulations process, modeling, and die function planning Utilize tooling process developments to design optimized tools Develop surfaces from simulation and process Documents to design stamping tools Ensure Global Standards are followed and met throughout design process As needed, lead other engineers to complete project milestones Implement Engineering changes to existing tools by planning and executing design updates Constantly strive for continuous improvement in all phases of tooling projects Support tooling projects through reviews, build and tryout, providing schedule feedback along the way to ensure on budget and on time completion

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
8+ years of tooling experiences or related
Experience with Catia V5/V6
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

Responsibilities

Simulation and Manufacturability reviews of product data
Independently Execute Tooling Design delivering planned function
Create 2D and 3D tooling process via participation in the simulations process, modeling, and die function planning
Utilize tooling process developments to design optimized tools
Develop surfaces from simulation and process Documents to design stamping tools
Ensure Global Standards are followed and met throughout design process
As needed, lead other engineers to complete project milestones
Implement Engineering changes to existing tools by planning and executing design updates
Constantly strive for continuous improvement in all phases of tooling projects
Support tooling projects through reviews, build and tryout, providing schedule feedback along the way to ensure on budget and on time completion

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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