Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

What to Expect The 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.
What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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

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