Tesla · 3 months ago
Manufacturing Engineering, Plastic Tooling Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla’s Plastics Manufacturing Engineering team is a diverse, high performing group of engineers that define and execute Tesla’s manufacturing processes for plastic components. The role involves leading the development of new plastic injection tooling projects, optimizing molding processes, and collaborating with design and quality teams to meet product standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects to meet a wide range of product performance and cosmetic requirements
Bringing the voice of manufacturing into the design
Performing advanced DFMs, evaluate part feasibility and proactively provide solutions to meet both Engineering and Manufacturing requirements
Designing and modelling all aspects of injection molds: Mold layout, parting lines, actions, and mechanisms
Knowledge of plastic resins and their molding characteristics. Applied knowledge of tool steels and alloy materials used in the manufacturing of injection molds and developing CAPEX plan and RFQ’s for prototype/production tooling
Providing technical solutions and leading engineering sub-contractors in process design, layout, and construction of new plastics tooling
Develop innovative solutions to enable unique product development in each program
Commissioning tooling and launch in factory while collaborating with design and vehicle quality to establish and develop part appearance standards
Using a data-based approach to optimize molding processes to reach quality and production requirements
Supporting all engineering builds and verifying scalability of molding processes
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
5–7+ years of hands-on experience with Class A large/medium automotive injection plastic molds design and processing
Proficient in tool design with 3D modeling skills in CATIA V5, Cimatron, NX, or equivalent platforms
Strong knowledge of plastics molding processes, post-molding operations, and mold flow simulations (filling and cooling analyses)
Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and GD&T principles
Skilled in CAD/engineering software (CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and mold flow simulation tools
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments with minimal guidance
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal teams and external vendors
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% annually
Preferred
Prior experience in Automotive Tier 1 supplier or Tool Shop environment
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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