Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Stamping Tooling

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Stamping Tooling, leads design, development and optimzation of precision stamping dies and tooling for next-generation electric motor manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including design engineering, automation engineering, tooling suppliers, quality, process, and operations-to design, build and deploy progressive stamping dies with extreme precision requirements. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experiences in all facets of high-volume electric motor stamping, driving tool lifecycles from concept to production including root-cause analysis and continuous process improvements.

• Tooling Design & Lifecycle: Spearhead the CAD design and development of custom, high-precision stator dies, focusing on material utilization, interlocking features, and high-speed stamping operations
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate with product design engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure stator geometries can be efficiently and cost-effectively stamped without compromising magnetic or mechanical performance
• Simulation & Analysis: Utilize simulation software to conduct flow, thermal, and stress analysis to optimize die design, minimize tooling wear, and improve stamping quality
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) on tooling failures, stamping defects, or production inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions to maximize uptime and die life
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior tool and die engineers and production technicians.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed design specifications, workflows, and preventive maintenance procedures for all die systems
• Spare Parts: select and define required and appropriate spare parts & consumables
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in tool and die engineering, with a strong focus on progressive dies, lamination stamping, and electric motor stator production
• Software Proficiency: 5+ years of experience with 3D/2D CAD platforms (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and die simulation software (e.g., AutoForm, PAM-STAMP)
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of metallurgy, tool steel selection, coatings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Problem-Solving: Proven track record of applying root cause problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex manufacturing issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including suppliers and operations staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with occasional overtime or shift work to support 24/7 manufacturing
• Travel as required for die supplier visits, trials or buyoffs (>5%)

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and 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