Tesla Tooling Engineer Castings 

United States, California, Lathrop 

592686049

The Tooling Engineer leads all tooling & process engineeringactivities for the assigned part numbers and related components for our Fremont Castings department.

• Responsible for Engineering of Cast and Trim dies for allassigned High Pressure Die-cast components
• Proficient in die design with optimized runner & gate,thermally balanced inserts, and highest possible vacuum efficiency to producestructural components using water free lube
• Manage die suppliers using project management best practicesduring die build programs, keeping project within time and budget
• Lead die builds, design approvals and die buy offs fromTesla Tooling Engineering
• Responsible for process development of all new dies producedfor Tesla Casting operation until production process parameters are established
• Create process documentation of all new dies/inserts usingstandard Tesla format; create required work instructions and documentation
• Involve in DFM process with Tesla product design team fornew and existing parts
• Able to provide simulation models and read simulationreports with good understanding of flow simulation software such as Magmasoft& Flow 3D
• Optimize tooling performance by utilizing applicable surfacecoatings and materials to improve die life and reduce/eliminate soldering
• Perform dimensional analysis; implement corrective actionsto improve dimensional capability and complete understanding of casting tolerancesand GD&T

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalentexperience
• Related experience in the High-Pressure Die-castings in theautomotive industry
• Proficient in Die Design with experience in gating andthermal design
• Proficient in 2D and GD&T
• Experience with 3D modelling with proficiency in CATIA V5
• Experience with flow simulation software
• Knowledge in LEAN Manufacturing
• Project Management skills