Sr. Tooling Engineer, Casting

What You'll Do

• Responsible for Engineering of Cast and Trim dies for all assigned High Pressure Die cast components
• Proficient in die design with optimized runner & gate, thermally balanced inserts, and highest possible vacuum efficiency to produce structural components using water free lube
• Manage die suppliers using Project Management best practices during die build programs, keeping project within time and budget
• Create critical spares inventory with min, max, and order quantity
• Able to read simulation reports with good understanding of flow simulation software such as Magma soft & Flow 3D
• Optimize tooling performance by utilizing applicable surface coatings and materials to improve die life and reduce/eliminate soldering
• Complete understanding of casting tolerances and GD&T
• Implement corrective actions to improve dimensional capability
• Involvement in maintenance of dies by providing Engineering support as needed
• Collaborate with Tool & Die team to address all production issues related to tooling
• Maintain die design/documents database with timely updates as needed
• Troubleshoot systematically for downtime and scrap issues using RCA methods
• Establish strong and positive working relationships with other departments
• Commitment to be a strong team player
• Evaluate failures and provide technical solutions to improve quality and / or OEE in the specified area

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Materials, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• Related experience in the High-Pressure Die-castings in the automotive industry
• Proficient in Die Design with experience in gating and thermal design
• Proficient in 2D and GD&T, with 3D modelling with proficiency in CATIA V5
• Experience with flow simulation software and Project Management skills
• Exceptional understanding of the interactions between the high pressure die casting tooling conditions (e.g. die temperature, die & tip lube application, shot profile, etc.) influences the metallurgical and structural integrity of cast aluminum components
• 5+ years of experience in high pressure aluminum die casting tooling design, manufacturing engineering, process, equipment, robot programming and control systems
• Experience developing manufacturing die casting dies for new and unique products
• Experience defining and assessing quality standards associated with common manufacturing processes including drawing specifications, limit samples, and incoming/outgoing quality control points with a proven track-record of shepherding products from tool release to mass production
• Experience with manufacturing process like injection molding, CNC, die casting, die assembly, and box build in a production setting and a good understanding of the costs and schedule, and complexity associated with each process
• Fluent in the English language

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 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
• Tesla