锦鲤求职岗位描述
The Role
The Tooling Fixturing Engineer, is a critical role responsible for designing, reviewing, simulating, optimizing fixturing for Tesla Supply Chain. The fixturing engineering will cover fixturing for processes such as assembly, tooling, welding, stamping, inspection fixturing. The tooling fixturing engineer will evaluate the supplier proposal, optimize, and also help in RFQ/sourcing of the fixtures to ensure the highest standards of quality and cost effectiveness.
We are seeking an experienced Tooling Fixture Expert to lead the evaluation, selection, and management of tooling fixture requirements for new RFQs (Request for Quotations) and sourcing activities. As a critical member of the team, the Tooling Fixture Expert will focus on tooling fixture design reviews, simulations, optimizing tooling solutions, commercial ensuring they meet the highest standards for cycle time, quality, and cost. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective production of plastic, stamping, and die-cast components for Tesla supplier. This role is vital to our Supplier CapEx strategy, as tooling represents one of our top spend categories.
Responsibilities
• Tooling Fixture Design Review: Conduct thorough reviews of tooling fixture designs for plastic, stamping, and die-cast components, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, manufacturing requirements, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and develop tools optimized for cost efficiency and quality standards.
• Work closely with Tesla supplier chain, engineering, Tier1 & tooling fixture suppliers during the RFQ process to develop and quote tooling solutions that are optimized for process, cycle time, quality, and cost.
• Assess the capability of fixture suppliers to be included in Tesla fixture supplier list.
• Problem-Solving: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve tooling-related issues, including part quality problems, process inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve tooling processes, reduce cycle times, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of tooling designs, analysis results, and process improvements.
• Implement and uphold industry standards in tooling processes, ensuring all tools meet Tesla’s rigorous quality requirements. Stay updated on the latest advancements in tooling technology and techniques to continuously improve our tooling capabilities.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, proactively identify and report hazards and incidents, submit safety recommendations, and create a safe working environment through continuous improvement.
Practice the safety culture of "Safety First, Everyone's Responsibility" and “See something, Say something, Do something.”
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Lamination/wrapping fixture & station experience is must.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fixture industries (Fixture design/manufacturing/processing/PM etc) with a focus on plastic, stamping, and die-casting applications.
• Experience with advanced tooling fixture design and analysis techniques is preferred.
• Knowledge of materials science and metallurgy.
• Knowledge of plastic bonding (lamination/wrapping/assembly/US welding/IR welding/vibration welding/hot plate), stamping electric resistance/MIG/laser welding, checking fixture etc.
• Knowledge of Gauge R&R, CMM, scanning, GD&T.
• Proficiency with automotive interior & exterior plastic/sheet metal/casting parts
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, UG, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and tooling design principles.
• Proficient in simulation software
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
If you are a highly motivated and skilled Tooling Engineer who is passionate about driving manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply.
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