Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Machining, Die Shop

What to Expect

The Die Shop is part of the Materials Engineering group responsible for the build, launch and handover of Tesla’s high pressure die casting dies, used for vehicle programs. This team is focused on achieving the highest efficiency, manufacturing volume and safety.

A successful candidate for this role will have technical understanding of fully automated high-volume machining lines and introduction of new technology. The candidate must have experience analyzing manufacturing requirements and transforming them into efficient detailed designs that are robust and executable. You will own specialized equipment from beginning to end defining performance requirements, performing simulations as needed to verify and align with first principles solutions and owning the commissioning including final validation. This position requires up to 20% domestic and international travel.

What You’ll Do

• Lead die shop machining and automation line design applying a first-principles approach to develop efficient, high-capacity layouts that optimize factory space
• Conduct initial layout studies and material flow, develop bid packages and vendor selection, and coordinate building utilities
• Create equipment concept designs and lead vendor design reviews while overseeing fabrication, acceptance testing, and equipment installation
• Design custom fixtures, jigs, tools, structures, etc. as needed, providing supporting design validation analysis (FMEA, FEA, CFD, etc.) and detailed build to print models/drawings for fabrication
• Implement and manage continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
• Specify and layout equipment for CNC machining, EDM, metrology, heat treatment, additive manufacturing
• Establish operational performance metrics for manufacturing operations and then verify material flow within the design to avoid blocking and starvation
• Create and manage large, detailed 3D CAD layouts used to locate equipment, support utilities, create utility routings, and support virtual commissioning
• Oversee technical and schedule performance of equipment suppliers following Tesla standards and project roadmap
• Create documentation needed to sustain operation of the equipment (start-up and shut down procedures, operation instructions, KPIs, troubleshooting manuals, maintenance schedules, assembly drawings with BOM, fabrication drawings)

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience designing manufacturing lines, mechanical equipment, fixturing and tooling in 2D and 3D CAD (Solid Works/Catia/Siemens NX/Revit/AutoCAD or similar)
• CNC Machining experience and understanding of the die manufacturing process
• Competence in ISO 12100 Safety Standards for risk assessment and experience in machine safety (ANSI B11, RIA R15.06, ISO 13849)
• Experience in simulation to validate that design meets operational requirements (FEA, CFD, Transient Thermal)
• Experience introducing fully automated machining lines and new processes into a production environment from conceptual design throughout startup
• Experience with industrial automation using robotic material handling and conveyance
• Proven project management experience on $1M+ capex projects with cost benefit analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead technical reviews
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic and international