What to Expect
The Press Model Y Production Team is looking for a Tool & Die Engineer at our Gigafactory in Austin, TX (GFTX). The ideal candidate will be responsible for production dies, process planning for new and existing projects working with Stamping Engineering, Materials, Production teams and Internal/External Die Vendors to deliver a final product to cost, time & quality targets.
What You’ll Do
Review die processes for parts to stay within cost, can meet quality targets & follow through to full production
Adhere to simulation guidelines & die design standards
Make detailed studies & provide recommendations to the team for solving process and feasibility issues
Assess automation blank loading and transfer arms to ensure press speed and end of arm cups not damaging panels
Direct tool changes to tune dies per dimensional quality engineer to ensure dies are capable and repeat
Ensure dies meet production process intent for cost, quality & repeatability
Perform vendor die design reviews ensuring die robustness and performance targets are met
Oversight of package of work through to home line activities
Develop inventory for spare details, punches & buttons using die BOM
Ensure production readiness of dies, scrap shed, SPM, & no burrs/slivers
What You’ll Bring
Good understanding of press/stamping processes & die design

Knowledge of material properties for aluminum & steel
2+ Years of simulation / die design experience preferred in class ‘A’ parts, aluminum & steel, die build/tryout
Driven, energetic, and willing to “get out of the box” with solutions and processes to advance production manufacturing
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

AUSTIN, Texas

Full time