Tool Design Engineer jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

The Tesla Grand Rapids Team is looking for a highly-motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development and fabrication of high volume metal stamping dies. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. He/She appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility and impact. He/She looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

The mechanical designer will be creating and maintaining 2D and 3D stamping processes, perform detail designing, review and implement engineering changes and support tools during tool build He/She will also provide cross functional support and collaboration to other departments within Tesla as needed to bring stamping principles and processes to new areas.

• Ownership of stamping die tool design from strip review to tool buyoff guided by Tesla Global Tooling Standards
• Create 2D and 3D tooling process - Surfacing
• Partner with the Simulation Engineer and Design leads to make decisions impacting the quality of the tool
• Review design concepts to align function and standards ensuring precise high-quality tool designs
• Ensure Global Standards are followed and met throughout design process
• May require leading additional designers at times
• Support engineering changes to existing tools
• Incorporate manufacturability feedback into designs to streamline Machining and assembly of tools
• Work with Design leader, Program Manager, and/or Product Designer to identify necessary changes to tool designs to support product changes
• Follow tool through buyoff, providing feedback and support where necessary
• Provide scheduled feedback to management on job status and resource allocation
• Provide input for departmental process improvements for future projects

• Minimum four years automotive design experience
• Associates Degree or higher in Engineering is a plus
• Previous leadership and / or management experience is a plus
• More than 2 years of Catia V5/V6; Unigraphics NX experience beneficial
• 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
• Must be flexible and able to stay open minded to environment at Tesla
• Driven, energetic, and willing to "get out of the box" with solutions and processes to advance manufacturing
• Weekend work expected as needed
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Travel as needed; flexibility up to 10%