Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Stamping Tooling

About the role

• Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Stamping Tooling | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 276582 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)