Tool & Die Engineer, Press

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.

* 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 * 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